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Why Does Abiotic Oil Theory Ignite Peak Oil Theorists' Fulminations??

Raymond J. Learsy | Posted 08.14.2008 | Business


Raymond J. Learsy

Clearly something is afoot in the attempt to quash any and all discussion of the "Abiotic Oil Theory."

Exclusive Interview: An M.I.T. And A Yale Professors' Cure For The Electoral College

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.23.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I had the chance recently to interview two professors in the field of statistics (from Yale University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology),...

Solar-Powered Home, No Panels Needed

Discovery News | Alyssa Danigelis | Posted 07.11.2008 | Green


A "solar concentrator" might sound like something an evil genius comes up with to destroy the Big City in a comic book, but it's actually a way to mak...

Never-Ending Alimony in Massachusetts

Elizabeth Benedict | Posted 06.16.2008 | Politics


Elizabeth Benedict

Divorce in Massachusetts means never have to say goodbye to your ex. Decades after your divorce, you can be dragged to court, or you can do the dragging yourself.

The Fallacy of Supply and Demand

Dan Ariely | Posted 03.20.2008 | Business


Dan Ariely

If I asked you for the last two digits of your social security number, then asked you whether you would pay this number in dollars for a particular bottle of wine, would the mere suggestion of that number influence how much you would be willing to spend on wine?

Water: The New Energy Crisis?

Paige Donner | Posted 03.14.2008 | Living


Paige Donner

The quality of life on the planet, its ecosystem, and human health, depend on water. It is widely accepted that water will be the "oil" of the 21st century. But, unlike oil, the planet cannot survive without water.

Is Bernanke Behind The Curve?

New York Times | ROGER LOWENSTEIN | Posted 01.17.2008 | Business


Ben Bernanke's first exposure to monetary policy was reading the works of Milton Friedman, the Nobel laureate. That was 30 years ago, when Bernanke wa...

Church And State Revisited: The Story Of Smoot

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.10.2007 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Much ink was spilled over Mitt Romney's speech last week about his Mormon faith. Very little attention was paid to America's dark history of anti-Mormonism.

The Top 10 State Tech Leaders

John Tepper Marlin | Posted 12.08.2007 | Business


John Tepper Marlin

Why do Colorado and Ohio rank higher than the Empire State in small business innovation?

MIT Math Whiz Designs Sneaks Lined With Code

Wired | Jenna Wortham | Posted 11.09.2007 | Business


Freak for sneaks? And math? This pair of tricked-out kicks might tickle your fancy. John Maeda, renowned mathematician, graphic designer and professo...

MIT Students Turn John Harvard Statue Into Halo's Master Chief

CNet News | Caroline McCarthy | Posted 09.26.2007 | Business


It goes without saying that in addition to a stellar reputation for academic innovation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is renowned for its gee...