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Sep. 14, 2012

Detecting the 'Artful Dodge'

How likely are voters to notice when a politician dodges a question? Not very, says one study.

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Connected

How can your friends -- and your friends' friends -- affect you?

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Dec. 05, 2008

Smiling In Groups

Smile, smile, smile. Happiness may be catching.

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Ira talks with Richard Holmes, author of 'The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science.'

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