Christopher Dickey
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In Memory of Ron Moreau, Newsweek Foreign Correspondent and Daily Beast Writer
"Ron was one of the last great foreign correspondents of a great generation," writes Christopher Dickey -
Slaying the Trolls
A prominent magazine takes a stand against online commenters. -
Our Inner Map
Humans are born with an innate understanding of geometry and symbolism. -
Cool Computing
New transistors could lead to laptops that don’t burn your lap. -
Subversive Soaps
Can soap operas make the world a better place? -
Automatic A
Elite colleges are grading too leniently—and that exacerbates inequality. -
Slow Motion
What chipmunk vision can teach us about our own eyesight. -
BRIC-ing Bad
Are the BRIC nations not all they’re cracked up to be? -
The Decline of Violence
The world is becoming safer. But why? -
Got Rhythm?
How music could help kids be stronger readers. -
It’s Electric!
Muck-dwelling microbes can actually be a source of power. -
The Sea’s Secrets
A project captures the wonder of coral reefs—before they disappear. -
Supersize Addictions
Should overeaters be given the same treatment that drug addicts receive? -
Let’s Talk About Sleep
If you think you can get by with less shut-eye, think again. -
The Parent Gap
A new study reminds us of the profound importance of engaged parenting. -
Citizen Seismology
Twitter has shaken up how we detect earthquakes. -
Affordable Illumination
Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. -
The Content of Its Character
Europe must embrace multiculturalism if it wants to be strong. -
Eternal Sunshine of a Mouse’s Mind
Now that memories can be manipulated, we must remember to stop and think first. -
Trees of Life
Landscape architecture on a grand scale is essential for our survival. -
Paranoids Have Enemies, Too
How our delusions change with new technologies. -
World’s Deadliest Kitten
Who says weapons systems can’t have cute names? -
A Bright Idea
What if sunburns weren’t painful? -
Sinking New Roots
How refugees dig into life in a foreign land. -
Fires in the Sky
Can we stop asteroids before they hit Earth? -
Elysian Fields Forever
The surprising stats about ‘guard labor’ in the U.S. -
Venture Capitol
For innovative technology, thank the government. -
Sunny Side Up
To reset your internal clock, sleep outdoors. -
Spoofing Is No Joke
Contrary to claims, tricking enemy technology is getting easier. -
Climate of Violence
As the planet heats up, so do our tempers. -
Merchants of Death
Cracking down on violence south of the border. -
Hummingbots
The latest buzz from Stanford.