Current Issue
October, 2013
Observer Article
Stereoscopes: Straddling the Line Between Life and Lab
Stereoscope A stereoscope is a device used to simulate processes of binocular vision. There are two basic types of stereoscopes: reflecting stereoscopes, which use mirrors; and refracting stereoscopes, which use […]... More>
Observer Article
The Role of Emotional Literacy in Public Health
Lisa Feldman Barrett (left) and John B. Jammott III (second from left) testify on research relating to health policy. APS Fellow Lisa Feldman Barrett recently testified on Capitol Hill about […]... More>
Cover Story
Will That Be on the Test?
Toward the end of the 19th century, the German scientist Hermann Ebbinghaus concocted an experiment that countless children have unwittingly replicated ever since, over a morning bowl of Alpha-Bits. Ebbinghaus […]... More>
Observer Article
The New SAT: A Work in Progress
It used to be that an acceptance letter from a good college was simply a pleasant prelude to the game of life. No more. In 21st century America, getting into […]... More>
Observer Article
Beads of Memory
Born with an “academic silver spoon” in his mouth and an uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time, APS William James Fellow Award recipient Morris […]... More>
