In This Issue
Pacific Standard Cover Stories
Is Radiation Actually Good For Some of Us?
By age 10, most people are exposed to enough radiation to be at risk, but the science is so complicated that exposure could even have benefits.
California’s Medical Marijuana Morass
In Northern California, where the drug laws can change with the mile markers, a supplier of medical marijuana risks going one toke over the (county) line.
LAPD Cracks Cold Cases With Science, Grit
Since the LAPD’s cold case unit began 10 years ago, detectives have used science to arrest serial killers and dozens of others who thought they had gotten away with murder.
Teacher Collaboration Gives Schools Better Results
The world’s best school systems depend on teacher collaboration, but the concept has not caught on in the U.S. We found schools where teamwork is making a difference.
January-February 2012
Women Eye Dance Moves to Find Thrill Seekers
How to spot thrill-seeking men on the dance floor, “sweet” personalities in public, and bidding fever on eBay.
Does Black History Need More Than a Month?
The documentary “More Than a Month” asks: Does Black History Month still inspire reflection, or just Nike sales?
No Debate: Kids Can Learn By Arguing
Columbia professor Deanna Kuhn says teachers should foster some debate to help kids learn the lost skill of thinking critically.
