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The Science of Love
By the Editor on February 14, 2012
The ancient Greeks called it “the madness of the gods”; the author Sherwood Anderson dubbed it “the divine accident...
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Marilynne Robinson: Reclaiming a Sense of the Sacred
By the Editor on February 14, 2012
Over the years of writing and teaching, I have tried to free myself of constraints I felt, limits to...
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Hurricanes Pose Risk to Offshore Wind Farms
By the Editor on February 14, 2012
When an oncoming hurricane curves offshore — as most do — we usually breathe a sigh of relief. But...
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Why Are We Still Talking About Darwin?
By the Editor on February 13, 2012
If someone in 2012 wants to criticize Henry Ford because he didn’t know everything about automobiles a century ago,...
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How Do Thoughts Influence Our Physical Sensations?
By the Editor on February 13, 2012
You may have noticed that when you think positively, you tend to feel more relaxed and energetic. When you...
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Evolution Debates in Legislatures and on the Campaign Trail
By the Editor on February 13, 2012
In state legislatures and on the campaign trail, the debate over evolution is about more than science. Legislatures in...
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Darwin’s Papers Show the Evolution of His Ideas
By the Editor on February 13, 2012
Just in time for Charles Darwin’s 203rd birthday, the American Museum of Natural History unveiled the first phase of...
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Seven Equations That Rule Your World
By the Editor on February 13, 2012
We are afloat on a hidden ocean of equations. They are at work in transport, the financial system, health...
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Why Can’t Women Serve at the Front?
By the Editor on February 13, 2012
The Defense Department recently announced new policies that ease restrictions on jobs women can do in the military, opening...
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Human Cognitive Performance Suffers Following Natural Disasters
By the Editor on February 13, 2012
Not surprisingly, victims of a natural disaster can experience stress and anxiety, but a new study indicates that it...
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