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Getting it on for science: Bonobo porn, MRI sex, female Viagra. "Bonk" author Mary Roach on the scientific quest to understand arousal -- and how little we still know.; By Katharine Mieszkowski Apr 4, 2008
Greenspan and the three bears: Who is to blame for the mortgage mess? A Greek chorus of gloomy economists blames the former Fed chairman.; Andrew Leonard Mar 19, 2007
The 27.5 percent solution: A trade war with China inches closer. Oh goody.; Andrew Leonard Mar 23, 2006
We see dead people?: In a follow-up to her bestselling "Stiff," Mary Roach searches for proof of the afterlife -- and finds some startling (and scary) evidence.; By Priya Jain Oct 21, 2005
Dead man decomposing: An excerpt from "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," by Mary Roach.; Apr 17, 2003
Over your dead body: Mary Roach talks about decay, body recycling, gravediggers and her new book, "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers."; By Sheerly Avni Apr 17, 2003
Don't jump!: Exactly what happens when a person leaps off the Golden Gate Bridge? Reading this article is the safest way to find out.; By Mary Roach Feb 9, 2001
The last tourist in Mozambique: Want to chat with the president? No problem, as long as you're willing to go where nobody's ready for you.; By Mary Roach Dec 1, 2000
Ladies who spray: If you sprinkle when you tinkle, cut it out!; By Mary Roach May 19, 2000
Deep, active penetration: How researchers at one toothbrush maker figure out ways to make dental hygiene a pleasurable experience.; By Mary Roach May 5, 2000
Twelve steps in the end zone: Self-help for sports junkies (or the spouses who can't stand it).; By Mary Roach Apr 21, 2000
Disaster drill: Where's the virile firefighter who's supposed to cut off my clothes?; By Mary Roach Apr 7, 2000
The sound of one leg bowling: Things you didn't know about amputees.; By Mary Roach Mar 24, 2000
How to feel better about falling apart: Here's how I cope with my disgusting, sagging middle-aged body.; By Mary Roach Feb 25, 2000
You don't even need to light up!: Smoking rooms at airports are pretty ugly, but soon they'll be attractive and filled with food.; By Mary Roach Feb 11, 2000
Letters to the editor: Cher and Britney fans miffed over Mr. Blackwell's catty fashion calls Plus: The battle for gender equality is far from over; Disneyland is no gay utopia; Letters to the editor Feb 2, 2000
Turning orange: Raw carrot abuse is nothing to laugh at.; By Mary Roach Jan 28, 2000
Letters to the Editor: Dicks of the world unite! Plus: Enough already about John Rocker the bigot; who needs to sniff glue when you can read Horowitz?; Letters to the Editor Jan 27, 2000
Sledding in Davos: To succeed at Switzerland's hot new sport, you have to remember how to be a kid again.; By Mary Roach Jan 22, 2000
Bug heads, rat hairs -- bon appitit: Do you know how many insect parts are allowed in your Fig Newton?; By Mary Roach Jan 14, 2000
The survivalist's guide to do-it-yourself medicine: Come the apocalypse, who will fill your prescriptions?; By Mary Roach Dec 17, 1999
Unhappy meal: How to eat yourself to death.; By Mary Roach Dec 3, 1999
I was a human crash-test dummy: For 15 years, a professor gave his body for human impact-survival research -- and lived to tell the tale.; By Mary Roach Nov 19, 1999
The power of prunes: Plum growers hope stronger bones and moister meat loaf can replace regularity as the fruit's selling points.; By Mary Roach Nov 5, 1999
Flush of the future: Tokyo's Toto makes toilets that do everything -- whether you want them to or not.; By Mary Roach Oct 22, 1999

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