Two Ways To Think About Nothing
I’m going to show you two kinds of nothing. The first is a small patch of space, way, way out …
The Big Gulp: Dolphins Don’t Have Time To Savor Their Food
Anyone who’s visited an aquarium or watched “Flipper” reruns knows how happy those dolphins look when they score a nice …
Like Grits? You Just Might Be A Republican Candidate
“Strange things are happenin’ to me,” a bewitched Mitt Romney said recently to a crowd of Mississippi supporters. The former …
Metal Hips Prone To Early Failure
Hip replacements can do a lot of good, but they don’t last forever. To lower the failure rates of artificial …
‘Religion For Atheists’: God, What Is He Good For?
Common sense is a curious thing. Most of us must possess it (hence the “common”) and yet most of us …
PlayStation In The House … And On The Subway
When a new videogame device is released, it’s rare that any real chances are taken with the games. If you’re …
Five Things To Watch For In Tuesday’s Alabama, Mississippi GOP Primaries
Alabama and Mississippi will play unaccustomed high-profile roles Tuesday as each candidate for the Republican presidential nomination looks to voters …
Low-Profile SuperPAC Targets Powerful Incumbents
In the presidential campaign, superPACs have been grabbing all the headlines. They’ve practically taken over the TV air wars from …
Jodi Picoult Turns Tough Topics Into Bestsellers
When you think about blockbuster bestsellers, genres like mystery, crime and romance typically come to mind. Ethical or moral fiction? …
Killings A Blow To U.S. Strategy In Afghanistan
The killings of some 16 civilians in Afghanistan on Sunday allegedly by a U.S. soldier are raising new questions about …
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