National Security
Arab Spring Provides Opportunities For Al-Qaida
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Thursday, December 06, 2012
Research News
Can Murder Be Tracked Like An Infectious Disease?
December 6, 2012 A study in Newark, N.J., found that homicides committed over a quarter century spread out very much like an infectious disease epidemic. Using this information, cities might be able to predict when and where murders will occur.
Deceptive Cadence
Anonymous 4 Marks A Milestone Year, Together And Alone
December 6, 2012 For its 25th anniversary, the vocal quartet commissioned a new piece from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang. Despite the fact that the group is mostly famous for singing very old music, love fail reflects the world we live in — not some distant and remote mythology.
Music News
3 Strings And A Snakeskin: Okinawa's Native Instrument
December 6, 2012 In subtropical Japan, the sanshin is a ubiquitous part of life. The instrument even follows Okinawans long after they're gone — played at grave sites, when families pay respects to their ancestors.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
