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Why Taxi Drivers Don’t Die of Alzheimer’s
Explaining taxi and ambulance drivers’ protection against Alzheimer’s disease.
by Erin O'Donnell
Of Mice and Mating
Mate choice is often controlled by genetics, but sometimes culture plays a role.
by Sophia Nguyen
The Newsmakers
Observations from Twitter prove that even the smallest news outlets can shape public opinion.
by Oset Babür
The Emergent Mind
Research with infants suggests the ability to understand abstract relationships.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
A Geopolitical Windfall?
The United States is finally in a position of energy dominance, but its ability to harness this boom is fraught with challenges.
by Oset Babür
The New Rub on Knee Pain
Neither increased obesity nor longevity explains the doubling of knee osteoarthritis since World War II.
by Jonathan Shaw
A New Challenge for Antitrust
An increasing consolidation of ownership in health care
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
A Rosetta Stone for Earthquakes
Machine learning may raise the potential for predicting where—and when—an earthquake might strike.
by Lydialyle Gibson
Climate Change and Crops
How global warming can change crop nutrition
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Cashing Out For Happiness
Research from HBS shows that by buying themselves out of negative experiences, people gain time for happiness-inducing activities like learning a language, or socializing.
by Oset Babür
A Better Way to Amputate
Improved surgical techniques enhance prosthetic function.
by Erin O'Donnell