PowerPoint could lead us to believe that information is all there is. Archaeologists have discovered a new ancient civilization in an area of Turkmenistan where investigation was long stifled by Soviet rule. Long feature article by Steven Weinberg.
Doctors seek ways to measure evil .
Why, Harry Potter, of course. No one reads anymore, bemoans this article about aliterates. Yes, maybe Harry Potter is turning on a few young readers, but But there is plenty of bad news, too. Lots of aliterates, according to Trelease, say they just don't have time to read anymore. According to time studies, we have more leisure time than ever.