What’s the Eiffel Tower doing in China?
Two artists attempt to explain the Chinese phenomena of "copy towns," replica cities popping up across the country
Sunday, May 19, 2013 2:00 PM UTCSocial Pacific Standard, China
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Can playing Dots on your iPhone make you smarter?
Not quite, but new research reveals that the game and others like it can sharpen a few specific cognitive skills
Saturday, May 18, 2013 4:00 PM UTCTechnology Pacific Standard, games
Your body is intellectual property
Myriad Genetics has cracked the code -- and it's turning breast cancer testing into big business
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:52 PM UTCTechnology Pacific Standard, genes, Science
How to survive a plague
Cicadas are set to invade the East Coast this summer. An expert explains how we can prepare for the onslaught
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:11 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard, Cicada
Happiness is the best medicine
New research suggests that mood-enhancing activities can serve as a nutrient for the human body
Sunday, May 12, 2013 1:00 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard, Happiness
America’s imaginary border insecurity
Politicians refuse to acknowledge that the number of illegal immigrants arriving in the U.S. remains very low
Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:00 PM UTC 14Politics Pacific Standard, Mexico
Is “Sports Illustrated” sexist?
New research reveals that men appeared on 95 percent of the magazine's covers from 2000 to 2011
Thursday, May 9, 2013 9:36 PM UTC 18Social Pacific Standard
Formula for a Hollywood blockbuster
No bowling alleys, no summoning demons, and no troubled superheroes
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 4:08 PM UTCBusiness Pacific Standard, Hollywood
Fame may not last 15 minutes after all
A new study reveals that famous people tend to stay famous for the rest of their lives
Monday, May 6, 2013 6:13 PM UTC 11Life Pacific Standard, Fame
Are millennials delusional?
New research suggests that members of "Generation Me" are warped by a profound sense of entitlement
Thursday, May 2, 2013 6:25 PM UTC 207Social Pacific Standard, millennials
Do atheists secretly believe in God?
A Finnish study suggests that non-believers become emotionally aroused when daring God to harm their loved ones
Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 12:00 PM UTC 214Life Pacific Standard, Atheism
Can yoga boost your immune system?
New research suggests that practicing yoga produces internal changes on a genetic level
Friday, Apr 26, 2013 4:42 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard, Yoga, RNA, oslo
End of the dollar menu?
Value meals aren't just bad for your cholesterol, they're taking a toll on their franchises' bottom lines
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 8:18 PM UTC 13Business Pacific Standard, Fast food
Is mental health seasonal?
New Google-based research suggests that we're happier -- and saner -- in the summer months
Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 3:00 PM UTCTechnology Pacific Standard, Mental health
Men may not understand women after all
A new study reveals that men have trouble reading female facial expressions
Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 69Life Pacific Standard, Research
How safe can a marathon be?
There have been eight at-marathon attacks since 1994 -- and all of them were likely unavoidable
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 6:41 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a gay comic book superhero
Following reports of Apple blocking a gay-themed issue, we take a look at the history of same-sex love in comics
Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 6:00 PM UTC 11Social Pacific Standard, Comic Books
Study: We’ll lose weight for dough
New research suggests that cash incentives may be the best way to lose pounds -- and slow companies' health costs
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 6:34 PM UTCLife Pacific Standard, Weight Loss
Down with the plastic lunch tray!
Industry reports suggest that ditching the cafeteria mainstay may be one of the best ways to reduce food waste
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 6:50 PM UTCBusiness Pacific Standard, Old Chapel
Study: “Working together” won’t fix climate change
Researchers say the best way to encourage activism is by emphasizing individual, rather than collective, action
Sunday, Apr 7, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 22Social Pacific Standard
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