Religion & Prosperity
Why do secular societies tend to be more prosperous?
Greener Biofuels
For biofuel makers, the new tax law makes lowering CO2 emissions profitable.
Anti-Poaching Rhino DNA
Matching poached rhino horns to the scene of the crime using DNA to nab wildlife traffickers.
Economics of Climate Change
A new report stresses the need for a practical response to climate change.
Pricey WIne
The price of a wine arbitrarily influences how pleasurable it is to drink.
Email Spam
Email spammers use disorienting techniques to get you to click on their links.
Gender Bias & Online Sales
Buyers shell out a lot less in online auctions when the seller is female.
Billion Dollar Bats
Busy bats are saving farmers a fortune by devouring crop-eating pests.
Wi-Fi Power
New microelectronic devices may get their energy through Wi-Fi signals.
Organic Farming Economics
Organic farming can be more profitable than conventional crops.
Infidelity & Breadwinning
People who are financially dependent on their spouse may be more likely to cheat on them.
Sustainable Seafood
Retailers are looking to the developing world to meet the growing demand for sustainable seafood.
Science or Nonsense?
ENCORE PRESENTATION - From the Science Update archives: Science confronts alternative medicine and vaccine myths. Also: Can we learn anything from violent video games?
Bubble Brains
In stock trading simulations, people's brains indicate whether or not they'll get out before the bubble bursts.
Sustainable Stuff
Manufactured goods today have so many parts from so many places that even the companies that sell them can’t keep track.
Fisheries Bycatch
A global perspective is needed to cut down on the unintentional casualties of commercial fishing.
Kidney Donation Math
Computer matching can make more donated kidneys available to those who need them.
Present-Future Border
Moving the imaginary border between the past and the future may affect how you manage your money.
Endangered Whale Detector
Engineers are developing “whale detectors” to help ships avoid striking them.
Rat Casinos
Miniature “casinos” built specially for rats are helping researchers understand gambling addiction in humans.
Spiders in Cars
Spiders in air conditioners have prompted a recall of over 800,000 Toyota vehicles.
Email Spam
Email spammers use disorienting techniques to get you to click on their links.
Cooking Sprays
How can companies claim that cooking sprays are “fat-free” if the first ingredient is oil?
Seal Bombs
Underwater explosions scare sea lions away from commercial fishing operations. But the noise could be impacting whales and dolphins.