People Prefer Female Leaders With Deeper Voices By Tia Ghose published 12 December 12 People prefer women with lower voices for leadership positions, even when they are stereotypically feminine roles
Left vs. Right: Can We Ever Get Along? By Stephanie Pappas published 8 November 12 Why human psychology makes bipartisanship tough.
5 Ways the Election Will Impact Social Issues By Tia Ghose published 7 November 12 From abortion to marijuana legalization, last night's election may shape social policy in the country for years to come
Why 40% of Americans Won't Vote for President By Tia Ghose published 5 November 12 Too many elections and too little impact may keep Americans from the polls on Election Day.
Hurricane Sandy May Affect Election Outcome By Tia Ghose published 3 November 12 Superstorm Sandy may lower voter turnout on the East Coast, but Obama's visible response to the disaster could help him nationally
5 Reasons Your Vote Will Be Irrational By Tia Ghose published 2 November 12 From social networks to jumpiness, here are 5 bizarre factors that affect people's voting behaviors
Why the Climate Silence in the Presidential Debates? By Christina Reed published 24 October 12 With the debates over and nary a word on climate change, many are asking what the significance of the silence means.
Climate Solution: Pay True Cost of Fossil Fuels, NASA Scientist Says By Wynne Parry published 11 October 12 Prominent and controversial scientist James Hansen called for a fee on fossil fuels.
Presidential Debates: History of Why We Have Them By Talal Al-Khatib published 3 October 12 While debates are now a centerpiece of the modern presidential campaign, that wasn't always the case.
What is a Democracy? By Nina Sen published 3 October 12 The earliest democracy began in Athens in 510 B.C. and was soon adopted by other city-states.
Why Politicians Need to Think Like Scientists By Wynne Parry published 26 September 12 Such science thinkers would better grasp everything from global warming and voter fraud to counterterrorism.
Ancient Mayan Theater Used for Political Rallies By Rossella Lorenzi published 6 September 12 A unique theater, used by the Mayan elite to control others, was found in Mexico.
What Americans Really Think About Abortion By Stephanie Pappas published 23 August 12 America's views on the controversial issue are surprisingly nuanced.
Nonprofit Urges Politicians to Debate Science in 2012 By Live Science Staff published 23 August 12 Groups calls on congressional and presidential candidates to answer questions about science.
6 Politicians Who Got the Science Wrong By Stephanie Pappas published 23 August 12 Politicians often struggle with scientific facts.
Akin Has Company: 5 Politicians Who Got the Science Wrong By Stephanie Pappas published 22 August 12 Politicians often struggle with scientific facts.
President Obama Hails Mars Rover Landing: If You Find Martians, 'Let Me Know' By Clara Moskowitz published 13 August 12 President Barack Obama hailed NASA's Mars rover Curiosity team's landing as "mind-boggling."
Obama and Romney Ignoring Climate Change By Tim Wall published 11 July 12 Despite an increase in Americans supporting the scientific conclusions behind climate change, the partisan issue will not likely play a major roll in the elections.
What the Health-Care Ruling Really Means By Sheila Eldred published 30 June 12 Here's what the Supreme Court's decision means for you.
Mars or Bust! Scientists Flood NASA With 400 Ideas to Explore Red Planet By Space.com Staff published 25 May 12 NASA asked for help in reformulating its Mars exploration strategy. Boy did it get it.
