Topic: Duke University

Elena Kagan: Would she turn Supreme Court into We the People?

Elena Kagan, if confirmed as the next Supreme Court justice, would shift the balance dramatically – with three women and a Jewish-Catholic bloc. So would the high court look like We the People?
06/25/2010 12:18 pm

Ocean 'conveyor belt' isn't as simple as it sounds

Ocean conveyor belt theory, which posits that warm surface water flows poleward from the tropics and cools, where it then sinks and flows back to the equator, is incorporating some surprising twists and turns.
06/21/2010 05:04 pm

The Sports Economist What's the fairest way to distribute college sports tickets?

For powerhouse teams, is a lottery or a two-part tariff the answer?
06/17/2010 05:20 pm

As 'new media' proliferate, does government have a role?

The Federal Trade Commission is holding hearings on whether government should have any regulatory role as blogs and web-only news sites proliferate. It's a red flag for many journalists.
06/05/2010 10:16 am

US college degrees: Still the best among world's top universities?

A US college degree has been the gold standard. But global economics and a crisis of confidence may be pushing the US down in rankings among top universities.
06/02/2010 12:16 pm

The New Economy Want higher SAT scores? Five ways to prep.

Options for boosting your SAT scores range from a free sample SAT test to $1,000 prep courses. Do they really help?
05/20/2010 03:48 pm

Timber companies agree on conservation plan for Canadian forests

Timber officials inked a deal with nine environmental groups. Increasingly, boreal-forest preservation has been considered as vital as tropical-forest preservation in efforts to fight global warming.
05/18/2010 09:42 pm

Richard Wagner: He broke the rules and inspired generations to come

The L.A. Wagner festival showcases a host of modern interpretations inspired by the German composer's work.
04/26/2010 06:31 pm

Redefining longevity: the new centenarian spirit

The US centenarian population is doubling every decade – and they're redefining aging and longevity.
04/17/2010 11:26 am

Obama's sporty day: He shoots. He pitches. He awaits NCAA finals.

On Monday Obama played basketball with kids. He threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Nationals-Phillies game. Next up, the NCAA finals in men's basketball, which the president will 'absolutely' be watching.
04/05/2010 06:09 pm

In Pictures March Madness mascots

Fishermen’s fear: Public's 'right to fish' shifting under Obama?

Sport fishermen worry about an eroding 'right to fish' as the Obama administration shifts fishing policy to include United Nations objectives. Proponents say fishermen have much to gain by zoning uses of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems.
03/09/2010 06:17 pm

Eco-philanthropists to the rescue of wildlife?

Former CEOs lead a pack of eco-philanthropists who are bankrolling parks to conserve pristine land and wildlife.
02/22/2010 02:30 pm

In Pictures Inside President Obama's White House

How is Obama doing with black voters?

Black voters were a key part of Obama’s election in 2008. But now some African-American leaders are criticizing him for not doing enough.
01/11/2010 11:06 am

Christmas Day attack: How tough is Obama on terrorism?

Conservatives say President Obama is not aggressive enough against terrorism. Liberals say he's little different from Bush. How he handles the fallout from the Christmas Day attack could show who is right.
12/29/2009 07:57 pm

Global warming will cause plants and animals to migrate

A new study estimates that animals and plants will have to migrate, on average, nearly a quarter of a mile each year to keep up with shifting climate belts caused by global warming.
12/24/2009 08:06 am

In hard times, Americans innovate on holiday gifts and giving

Americans say they'll spend less this holiday season because of hard times. But they're finding innovative ways to give, everything from regifting to donating their time to good causes.
12/16/2009 01:32 pm

Chapter & Verse A whole shelf full of books from the Obama family

12/03/2009 12:00 am

The political stakes of Obama's Afghanistan war speech

Obama delivers his Afghanistan war speech Tuesday. The danger for the president is that next fall, disillusioned voters on the left sit out the midterm elections, when the Democrats are already expected to lose seats in Congress.
11/30/2009 12:00 am

Fort Hood: If Nidal Malik Hasan talks, will he live?

Prosecutors could throw Fort Hood shooter, Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a lifeline in exchange for intelligence if any links to terrorist groups are confirmed.
11/14/2009 12:00 am

How's Obama at hoops? His trash talk is politically correct.

President Obama plays basketball with members of congress and cabinet secretaries Thursday. He likes to push himself so hard that he once destroyed a sneaker in a pickup game.
10/08/2009 01:00 am

Going into the fall, Obama has a plateful

In addition to healthcare, there are two wars, Iran, North Korea, and climate change, plus the economy.
09/06/2009 01:00 am

Opinion Fear of iPods and Facebook in classrooms does not compute

We expect businesses to use new technology. Why not teachers?
08/26/2009 01:00 am

Public service is cool again

Peace Corps and others see ’60s-style interest from recent grads.
08/19/2009 01:00 am