This Little Piggy Bred a Superbug
Who’s to blame for the modern antibiotics crisis? It started with the same guys who invented Spam.
November 13, 2014 • 4:00 PM • Share
Voter Suppression, by Incompetence or Design
Data collected by the Cooperative Congressional Election Study shows how racial minorities have to wait longer at the polls.
November 13, 2014 • 2:00 PM • Share
There’s a Name for the Big Flaw in Our Obsession With Assessment and Metrics
And it’s called Campbell’s Law.
November 13, 2014 • 12:00 PM • Share
Kids Don’t Really Mind an Inflated Ego—Unless They’re Its Target
A new survey of eighth graders suggests that an unjustifiably high opinion of oneself has subtler effects on relationships than previously thought.
November 13, 2014 • 11:43 AM • Share
Odometer Fraud Continues to Plague Used Car Sales
The tools and methods have evolved over the decades, but the crime remains the same.
November 13, 2014 • 10:00 AM • Share
Can Tech Companies Solve Their Temporary Labor Problem?
Some companies are moving away from the 1099 economy, recognizing that relying on temporary contract workers is bad for businesses, employees, and clients alike.
November 13, 2014 • 9:00 AM • Share
Christopher Nolan Is a Bad Editor
The director is so busy preserving all of his scenes that he cuts out crucial, character-building moments.
November 13, 2014 • 8:00 AM • Share
Are Vegans Obligated to Eat Insects?
If the ultimate goal of a vegan is to reduce the harm done to animals, an exclusively plant-based diet isn’t the answer.
November 13, 2014 • 6:00 AM • Share
Viewing God as Masculine Impacts One’s View of Gay Marriage
A new study finds thinking of God as a “he” has wide implications.
November 13, 2014 • 4:00 AM • Share
Catholic Bishops Weigh Tightening Rules for Health Care Partnerships
With Catholic health systems expanding, stricter rules could have implications for reproductive and maternity care across the country.
November 12, 2014 • 4:00 PM • Share
It Makes Sense That Voters Are Disappointed in the Democratic Party
Are you any better off than you were after the last recession?
November 12, 2014 • 2:00 PM • Share
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