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Nicholas D. Kristof: ‘Three Cups of Tea,’ Spilled
Whatever one thinks of the accusations against Greg Mortenson, the author of “Three Cups of Tea,” he was right about some big things.
Vibrators Carry the Conversation
As women take ownership of their sexuality, device makers begin to make more money.
A Village With the Numbers, Not the Image, of the Poorest Place
Kiryas Joel, N.Y., tops the the nation when it comes to the highest proportion of a population living in poverty. But poverty there seems to be invisible.
Gail Collins: The New Anti-Abortion Math
With Texas producing a huge chunk of our nation’s future work force, the state’s problems are of interest to us all.
Bacteria Divide People Into 3 Types, Scientists Say
Scientists report that the three “enterotypes” may have discrete effects on people’s health.
Op-Ed Contributor: Stumbling Into Bad Behavior
How we get blinded to our ethical lapses — and those of others.
The Crash and Burn of an Autism Guru
Condemned by the medical establishment, Andrew Wakefield still believes in a link between autism and vaccines.
Dog Massage? Isn’t Petting Enough?
Pet massage workshops, which have flourished in recent years, draw enthusiasts and skeptics.
Kindle Users to Be Able to Borrow Library E-Books
Amazon, the maker of the Kindle e-book reader, said it would reverse its policy and allow the device’s users to borrow e-books from public libraries later this year.
Is Sugar Toxic?
That it makes us fat is something we take for granted. That it might also be making us sick is harder to accept.
Tracking File Found in iPhones
Two programmers said their research showed that Apple iPhones and iPads began tracking and storing their locations in a hidden file a year ago.
Obama’s Young Mother Abroad
In 1967, Stanley Ann Dunham took her 6-year-old son, Barry, on an adventure, transplanting him to Indonesia. She did not know just how much it would change her life, and his.
Hindus Find a Ganges in Queens, to Park Rangers’ Dismay
Offerings like fruit, bowls and clothing are left humbly in Jamaica Bay, but then wash up along the shore to threaten the ecosystem.
In Online Games, a Path to Young Consumers
Food marketers are pitching their products to children via Web sites that critics say blur the line between activities and advertising.
At Their Feet, Crafted by Hand
Made in ... America? Heritage shoes rebound, as a new generation of customers embraces the old-fashioned.
Invitation to Israeli Leader Puts Obama on the Spot
A Republican invitation for Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to address Congress kicked off a diplomatic race to reopen Israeli-Palestinian talks.
Fixes: A Better Way to Teach Math
A grade-school math program based on the assumption that all children can achieve a high level of understanding.
Concern Grows Over Window Blind Safety
Industry and safety advocates are sparring over whether enough is being done to prevent fatal accidents.
Pogue's Posts: Your iPhone Is Tracking You. So What?
A research paper by two computer programmers found that the iPhone and iPad keep a log of everywhere you have been. Should you care?
A Web Edge for Makers of Real Stuff
Bringing a physical product to market can be risky, but inventors are getting around the hurdles — in part by using the Web to find backers and buyers.
Wildlife at Risk Face Long Line at U.S. Agency
The Fish and Wildlife Service is struggling with an avalanche of petitions and lawsuits over the endangered species list.
Op-Ed Contributor: The Revolution’s Missing Peace
An Israeli-Palestinian deal is essential for peace in the region. Turkey can help make it happen.
State of the Art: A Camera That Honors Old Virtues
The new Fujifilm X100 camera is made for people who actually know something about photography and don’t need scene modes.
What’s the Single Best Exercise?
Ask a dozen physiologists which exercise is best, and you’ll get a dozen wildly divergent replies.
Juvenile Killers in Jail for Life Seek a Reprieve
The Supreme Court is being asked to allow parole for inmates who were involved in murders at 13 or 14.
