In this issue
Edition: U.S.
Edition: U.S.
Vol. 167 No. 7
COVER
Are We Losing Our Edge?
The U.S. still leads the world in scientific innovation. But years of declining investment and fresh competition from abroad threaten to end our supremacy
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SCIENCE
The Political Science Test
Bush said science would guide his decisions, but those in the lab see ideology intruding on their work
BUSINESS
Google Under the Gun
For access to China, the Web giant agreed to censor itself. Why the company made a hard bargain
THE ARTS
Miss Independent
How Kelly Clarkson shed her "Idol" crown and stole pop music's throne

Behind the Scenes: Prepping For Vancouver 2010
The Rise of Manny Pacquiao
The Odd Popularity of Mafia Wars
Let's Bail Out the Pot Dealers!
The Must-Have Travel Gadgets of 2009
Cartoons of the Week
10 Questions with Ewan McGregor
Hip Berlin: Europe's Capital of Cool
Pictures of the Week