Resilience is partly a matter of character, but it is also one of policy. Stephen Flynn, a scholar at Northeastern University who has written widely about this, argues that, despite … read more »
Oscar Pistorius’ Possible Defense: Was it ‘Roid Rage’?
Another study from researchers at Northeastern University revealed that hamsters using steroids behaved more aggressively, and had significantly lower levels of the “feel good” receptor, serotonin, in areas of the brain related to aggression … read more »
Lessons from Bon Jovi’s Daughter’s Overdose
The case of Stephanie Bongiovi makes the argument for broader Good Samaritan laws and the wider use of the overdose antidote naloxone. In the current issue of the Journal of … read more »
‘Gunclingers’: Aurora, Assault Weapons and the Rise of Mass Shootings
I spoke this morning with James Alan Fox, who said mass killings were not unknown in the U.S. prior to 1966 — when Charles Whitman took to the Texas tower … read more »
Why Dodd-Frank Won’t Fix CEO Pay
Back when the financial crisis hit, there were few things more irritating to Americans than seeing huge bonuses go to the top dogs at big corporations. Two years later, and … read more »
J.J. Barea and Brian Cardinal: Unassuming Stars of the NBA Finals
MIAMI — There are plenty of reasons to pull for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6 of the 2011 NBA Finals, which tips off Sunday night, at 8 p.m. Eastern. … read more »
Why a Bad Reputation Gets You Noticed
Having a bad reputation may not be desirable, but it does make you more likely to be seen â literally. A new study finds that, all other things being equal, … read more »