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Civil War Special Issue
From Twain to Hawthorne to Stowe, The Atlantic looks to its archives to mark the war's 150th anniversary.
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The Rise and Fall of Whaling Wikipedia

The Rise and Fall of Whaling

An extinct business offers surprisingly current lessons about the triumph of technology and the future of work.

Does Santorum Want to Challenge Romney on Mormonism? Reuters

Does Santorum Want to Challenge Romney on Mormonism?

The former Pennsylvania senator is on the defensive after his Satan comments spread.

A Stereoscopic Music Video Vimeo

A Stereoscopic Music Video

A team of Berlin-based directors create a 3-D effect by rapidly alternating between two similar camera angles.

What's Next For 'Glee'? FOX

What's Next For 'Glee'?

Where will Fox's uneven musical series go after its hiatus? There are reasons for hope and reasons for dread.

New Push Toward War With Iran Reuters

New Push Toward War With Iran

Last week, three senators introduced a resolution that attempts to keep the country from producing nuclear weapons.

The Next Step for Email

Though we're nowhere near its demise, it's possible that it will be increasingly integrated into social platforms.

From Méliès to Montparnasse, a Cultural Cheat Sheet for 'Hugo'

Decoding the many references to film, art, and literary history in the film.

Will Raising School Attendance Age Lower the Dropout Rate?

Some say the focus should be on setting stiff penalties for skipping class.

Why Basketball Is China's Biggest Sport

Missionaries and revolutionaries made the game ubiquitous.

Who Do You Trust Less: The NSA or Anonymous?

Intelligence officials may take on the hacking group like 'stateless' terrorists.

A Music Video Remix of Classic Sci-Fi Films About A.I.

John Pavlus's video for Jascha Hoffman's "Limited" combines classic film clips.

At the Supreme Court, Odds Lie Against Affirmative Action

The justices will hear a case on whether universities can encourage diversity.

For Sleigh Bells, Style Is the Point

The Brooklyn duo's second album retains the sound of their debut, but experiments with time instead of volume.

The Economic Risks of Romney's Anti-China Rhetoric

The candidate wants to take "counter- action" against Beijing for its trade policies.

False Recovery 2.0: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like 2011

The same headwinds that doomed last year's recovery are swirling again.

We, the Web Kids

How the expectations of young people have been conditioned by their experiences of the Internet

Can Teachers Ever Use the N-Word?

Some school leaders say it's always hate speech, even in the context of a lesson.

America's Ongoing Obsession With Heroes in Space

Robot missions are far less costly than astronaut ones, but the 2013 budget allots more funds to the latter. Why?

The Inside Story of a Climate Scientist Under Siege

Michael Mann tells of a fossil-fuel industry conspiracy to harrass scientists and befuddle the public.

Blue-Collar Votes Will Make or Break Santorum in Michigan

The state's primary will test the theory that he connects with the working-class.

Will Pfizer Be Liable for Unwanted Pregnancies?

A prior class-action suit could determine the answer.

What John Glenn Saw When He First Orbited the Earth

Recreating the astronaut's experience using imagery from our satellites and astronauts

Israel Deceives Public With Palestinian Refugee Videos

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon wrongly blames the UN and Arab states.

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