On the Trail of Chowmein in Calcutta
India sets aside its old rivalry with China to indulge in the food of immigrants.
BBC World Service, "From Our Own Correspondent," February 6, 2010
Children Turn to Golf in a Bid to Get Ahead
As China's population continues to soar, wealthy parents who want
their children to stand out from the crowd are having to make a
special effort.
BBC World Service, "From Our Own Correspondent," January 16, 2010
Sex Ed in China
Interview about sex education in China on CBC radio program Q.
Q, November 23, 2009
Why Is Cloning Humans So Hard?
Are we really that different from sheep or cows or pigs?
Slate, November 12, 2007
Packing Heat in Helsinki
Why do Finns own so many guns?
Slate, November 8, 2007
Lawyers Against Musharraf
Why are attorneys taking to the streets in Pakistan?
Slate, November 5, 2007
40,000 Years in Spanish Prison?
The Madrid bomber sentences, explained
Slate, November 1, 2007
The 500-Meter Wheeze
Will air pollution affect the athletes at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?
Slate, October 25, 2007
How To Fight Monkeys
What should you do if you're surrounded by angry macaques?
Slate, October 22, 2007
A Sex Toy a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?
The medical uses of dildos and vibrators.
Slate, October 4, 2007
Who Cares About the Weak Dollar?
What currency devaluation means for the average Joe.
Slate, September 25, 2007
How Many Burmese Monks Are There?
At least 10,000 of them demonstrated over the weekend...
Slate, September 24, 2007
How To Make More Babies
What can governments do to make fertility rates go up?
Slate, September 13, 2007
Muslim Beards 101
Are Muslims allowed to dye their facial hair?
Slate, September 10, 2007
Was Pavarotti Still a Good Singer?
At what age does a tenor reach his peak?
Slate, September 6, 2007
Why Isn't Brooklyn Tornado Alley?
Twister geography, explained.
Slate, August 9, 2007
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