Dumped (But Not Down) 
Rejection is a fundamental law of the (social) universe. But if you laser in on every dis, you'll likely trigger a self-fulfilling prophecy. Rejection-sensitivity is on the rise, but you can learn to brave even the biggest brush-offs.

Ten Outrageous Truths About Men and Women 
Why most suicide bombers are Muslim, beautiful people have more daughters, humans are naturally polygamous, sexual harassment isn't sexist, and blonds are more attractive.

Decision '08: Readling Between the Lines 
Scrutinizing the frontrunners. Word for word, the presidential candidates revealed.

Also in this issue:

The Laws of Urban Energy
The world is flatter than ever. But while technology may give us each the tools of creativity, it takes urban proximity and unpredictability to sharpen them.

The High Price of a Broken Heart
The heart is the honorary seat of emotion—and no wonder. Experience, mood, temperament, and thought style can profoundly alter the ticker. Dispatches from the hidden superhighway between heart and mind.