Mar 8th, 2010 · About 1,100 young women flew military aircraft stateside during World War II as part of a program called Women Airforce Service Pilots — WASP for short. These civilian volunteers ferried and tested planes so male pilots could head to combat duty. The groundbreaking program lasted only two years and nearly fell through the cracks of history.
Nov 12th, 2009 · Hilarious, heartbreaking, groundbreaking and brutal are a few words being used to describe the variety of characters embodied by entertainer Mo'Nique in the critically acclaimed film Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, where she plays an abusive mother. Mo'Nique explains why she took the role. She also explains her latest endeavor as late night talk show host for BET.
Oct 27th, 2009 · It may have been written in 1830, but Berlioz's groundbreaking music provides the soundtrack to some wild nights — complete with dancing, drugs, an execution and a rowdy party of witches. The symphony's unusual effects and instruments tell the story of a wild-eyed musician in love.
Oct 26th, 2009 · Listening to Davis' propulsive funk, it's apparent that her image was just as important to her albums as a guitar or a keyboard or her voice. In 1975, she seemed to represent her era, but she probably pushed boundaries too far for mainstream music. Here, Meredith Ochs reviews a recent reissue of Davis' groundbreaking album Nasty Gal.
Oct 23rd, 2009 · Most groundbreaking experiments in economics are performed by economists. But a scientist called a primate ethologist has added to the sum total of economic knowledge. At least as it applies to the animal kingdom.
Oct 3rd, 2009 · Gay rights activists this week hailed as groundbreaking the Pentagon's decision to publish an essay calling for the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. But the Pentagon says: Don't read anything into it.
Oct 3rd, 2009 · Gay rights activists this week hailed as groundbreaking the Pentagon's decision to publish an essay calling for the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. But the Pentagon says: Don't read anything into it.
Aug 7th, 2009 · Handling money can make painful things feel less painful, a groundbreaking experiment shows. Researchers say it appears that the human brain sees cold, hard cash as a reasonable substitute for another pain buffer — love.