Pinterest: A virtual vision board with a viral twist

By February 9, 2012 at 7:35 pm

Pinterest serves as a way to categorize images you see online and want to save for later. You can literally put them in any category or “board” you want to. Read the full story

The controversy behind genetically modified fish

By February 9, 2012 at 5:54 pm

AquaBounty wants to introduce a genetically modified salmon into your local grocery store. What do scientists, corporations and those living in poverty have to benefit from GMOs? Read the full story

How to go gluten free

By February 9, 2012 at 5:28 pm

A gluten-free diet is more than just a trendy food movement. Read the full story

Yayoi Kusama: love at first sight

By February 8, 2012 at 9:43 pm

Yayoi Kusama sees the world in dots and encourages others to do so as well. Read the full story

Obama and the culture war of the left

By February 8, 2012 at 9:25 pm

In a year of financial crisis and largely bloodless economic debate, three recent developments have once again made social issues relevant. Read the full story

Tattoos finally make their permanent societal mark

By February 8, 2012 at 8:59 pm

Body modifications have seen a surge in popularity. Once seen as taboo, piercings and tattoos have started emerging in some surprising places, including professional settings. Read the full story

Raising dropout age lowers dropout rate

By February 7, 2012 at 8:31 pm

President Obama’s State of the Union called for all states to seriously revisit their high school dropout policies, requiring students to stay in school until graduation or until they’re 18. Will this actually increase the rate of high school graduation? Read the full story

A day in infamy

By February 7, 2012 at 7:24 pm

“Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace” will be re-released in theatres Friday in 3D. However, just because you can put something in 3D doesn’t mean that you should. Read the full story

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