Subway Bacteria: Commuting with E. coli
Unknown bacteria on the subway share a commute with many of us daily. Should we be concerned?
The Fuss About Josephine Baker
A new one-woman Broadway show puts Josephine Baker back in the public consciousness.
How to Have a Happy Marriage: Overestimate Your Spouse’s Good Qualities
Newlyweds’ perceptions of each other during “honeymoon period.” Can research tell us anything about how to have a happy marriage?
A Once and Future Digital Dark Age
At the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Vint Cerf warned about an impending "digital dark age."
Radiocarbon Dating at 75
Carbon-14, or radiocarbon, was discovered 75 years ago by Martin Kamen and Sam Rubin at the UC-Berkely Radiation Lab
“The Sound of Music” at 50
Iconic musical "The Sound of Music" celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Brian Williams and Our Treacherous Memories
There’s been some hand-wringing from pundits about truth and memory in the wake of Brian Williams recent embellishments.
How Real Estate Became a Global Commodity
A New York Times investigation is looking at the purchase of New York real estate by wealthy buyers from other countries.
Can Information Fight Fat?
New FDA regulations requiring prepared food retailers to disclose calorie content are counting on it to fight fat.
Animated Gifs: A Throwback to Cinema’s Beginnings
Animated gifs function like early cinema in several ways.