May 13 2012

Off the Shelf: In ‘iDisorder,’ a Look at Mobile-Device Addiction – Review

A new book by a California psychologist examines obsessions with smartphones and other devices — and suggests ways to overcome the neediness.

Nov 8 2010

Wordplay: Numberplay: Beating Impossible Odds

A problem that shows a way by which some French prisoners can overcome the extremely poor odds of freedom that their warden has offered them.

Oct 3 2010

A Stark Change of Scenery Re-energizes a Top Recruit

Nurideen Lindsey is trying to overcome the murder of two brothers and disaffection from basketball at a community college in Oklahoma. He could end up at St. John’s next season.

Aug 10 2010

The Lessons of Copenhagen

Ban Ki-moon reports progress on a limited number of issues, including deforestation, sharing of technology and financial payments to poorer nations from the developed world to help them overcome the effects of climate change.

May 26 2010

Cyclists Find New Way to Use Old Doping Tool

Small, timed doses of EPO can beat urine-based drug tests and elude the biological passport program that was supposed to overcome the shortcomings of conventional testing.

Mar 14 2010

N.H.L. Roundup: Islanders Capitalize Against Danis, Devils’ Backup Goalie

Jon Sim and Mark Streit scored 50 seconds apart in the second period to help the host Islanders overcome the Devils.