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Vigilante Astronomy?
Anonymous astronomers object to some of their peers' efforts to name and shame known harassers in the field.
Opinion
Germ Warfare
Hugh Pennington's new book, Have Bacteria Won?, goes straight to the heart of a growing public anxiety, writes Scott McLemee.
Pushing on Pell
The Obama administration wants to bring back year-round Pell Grants and create a $300 bonus for Pell recipients who take at least 15 credits per semester.
Distribution Plus
The much-maligned general education model remains alive and well, but with new features, survey finds.
Opinion
Yes, Virginia, There's a Better Way to Grade
While we in higher education keep using it, our grading system is broken, argues Linda B. Nilson, and she offers some concrete ways to fix it.
Iran Releases Detained Student
An American student enrolled in an intensive language program affiliated with the University of Tehran is among the prisoners released by Iran.
Journal (and Book) Storage
The scholarly database JSTOR, recognizing its role as a starting point for research, sees major growth in its ebook program.