short readsNov 4, 2014 No matter how tight the race, midterm voter turnout likely to remain lackluster If history is any guide, well under half of eligible voters will come out to vote in Tuesday’s midterms.
short readsSep 15, 2014 In its peaceful nature and uncertain outcome, Scotland’s independence vote stands out Scotland’s independence referendum stands out from most other such votes in two ways: its peaceful nature and doubt as to its outcome.
short readsAug 6, 2014 Reshaping the workplace: Tech-related jobs that didn’t exist (officially, at least) 15 years ago Technological change already has reshaped the U.S. workforce — creating new job categories while others fade away.
short readsApr 17, 2014 From teleportation to robot servants: Americans’ predictions and dreams for the future Americans see the next half-century as a period of profound scientific change, but they don’t agree on what will or won’t come to pass.