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Spring 2009

Money on the Brain

There’s a logical reason why we sometimes make irrational decisions—it’s how we are wired.

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Winter 2008

Lessons from Lincoln

What our 16th president can teach us about greatness.

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Fall/Winter 2006-2007

Raiders of the Lost Notebook

LAS mathematician tracks proof for legendary numbers genius.

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Fall/Winter 2005

Good Bacteria Gone Bad

Freewheeling bacterial "sex" is one reason that antibiotics are losing their effectiveness at an alarming rate.

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Spring/Summer 2004

Manifest Destiny

In compiling an exhibition for the Newberry Library, Fred Hoxie was reminded that the journey of Lewis and Clark is ongoing.

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Spring 2003

A Glimpse of the World

The new Spurlock Museum is your passport to the world's cultures.

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Fall 2003

Into the Mind of a Monkey

Primate can teach us a lot about what it means to be human—if we're careful.

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Summer 2002

A Second Renaissance

Mara Wade is bringing new life to old books.

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