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Modern Marriage: Standing on Ceremony
Regarding same-sex marriage, there’s less daylight than might be expected between religious conservatives…
Pax Americana Geriatrica
An unprecedented era of great-power aging makes it likely the 21st century will, again, be American.
The Nature of Design
Biophilic concepts are gradually working their way into the design mainstream, helping humans thrive by bringing…
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Creating Superfelons at the Supermaxes
Written by: Lewis Beale, Monday 24 March 2008 - 12:35 PM 
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Inmate calls type of prison facility "the ultimate whetstone of human behavior, sharpening those who survive its rigors and deprivations to a keen edge."
Studies Expose ‘Apelike' Stereotype Among Whites
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Friday 21 March 2008 - 17:01 PM 1 Comments
The notion that people of African descent are somehow apelike is stubbornly stuck in white Americans' subconscious, according to a series of six studies.
Changing Lanes
Written by: Frank Nelson, Tuesday 18 March 2008 - 14:38 PM 2 Comments
A study of peak-hour traffic along the thousand-plus miles of high-occupancy vehicle routes in California shows that carpooling may not be the best solution for solving the state’s —not to mention the nation’s — traffic congestion problem.
Big Laugh at a Big Wheel
Written by: Miller McCune Staff, Tuesday 04 March 2008 - 13:54 PM 0 Comments
A look at some current research that merits a raised eyebow or a painful grin.
Braking Up Is Easy to Do (In Traffic)
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Tuesday 04 March 2008 - 13:41 PM 1 Comments
Quick hits from the professoriat: That's the brakes for those caught in traffic, it's a grand old (subliminal) flag, and Amber Alerts get a yellow light.
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