Life stories, microwaves, and the science of sand

The New York Times has an interesting article on the psychology of the life stories people tell about themselves. The way people remember certain events and understand themselves as a coherent narrative reflects how they think about themselves and behave, according to some recent studies.
It reminded me of an interview I did while doing a [...]

More About the LHC and NBA Racially Biased Officiating

The New Yorker ran a very entertaining story on the LHC–check it out before they archive it. Dennis Overbye also wrote a relatively long story for the New York Times; there’s some nice video and graphics, too.
ESPN reports that the economist who says officiating in the NBA is racially biased is even more convinced he’s [...]

What Does 200 Calories Look Like?

This page shows you how much 200 calories is in terms of real food. If you ask me, the pictures make me hungry.

Racial Bias in NBA Officiating

As the NBA’s “second season” is well underway, the New York Times has written a timely story on a study that contends black players are whistled for more fouls than white players. The study, done by an economist at the University of Pennsylvania and a graduate student at Cornell University, says they found a significant [...]