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Less Violent?

The shootings in Colorado have some of us on edge. Time after time we see these horrifying acts of violence. But cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker says overall violence is on the decline.

HBD Mr. Chandler

One of the founders of the hard-boiled school of detective fiction, Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago on July 23rd, 1888. To honor his literary legacy, we revisit this interview with Pico Iyer and Jonathan Lethem.
Jaws

Jaws

It’s swimming season and for some it’s hard to stick a toe in the oceans without thinking of “Jaws.” Beyond the fear, biologist Peter Klimley weighs in.

Politics of the Poles

An iceberg twice the size of Manhattan broke off of Greenland this week. Are we entering a whole new era in geopolitics: the age of the Arctic? Who owns it, who controls it, and who will it profit most?
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An Al Green Summer

Every week this summer we're offering you an interview with a musical artist. Someone classic. Like Al Green. After listening to this interview, you might just want to get his music back in your summer tune queue.
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Science of Superheros

This summer’s big releases include The Avengers, The Amazing Spiderman, and The Dark Knight Rises. What does it take to be a superhero? A firm grasp of science. James Kakalios advises Hollywood studios on superhero physics, including “The Amazing Spiderman”.

Influencing Hitler

Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” was published on July 18th, 1925. The manifesto became the Nazi Party’s bible. The anniversary has got us wondering... What books influenced Hitler? Timothy Ryback has the answer.
Coraline, Neil Gaiman

Gaiman Writes for Kids

Cult author Neil Gaiman has just announced plans to publish several new children’s books. Here's an interview with Gaiman about his book (later a film), "Coraline."

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