“Intuition” By Allegra Goodman The Dial Press Anyone who has ever worked in a research laboratory will instantly identify with the post-doctoral researchers portrayed in Allegra Goodman’s new novel, “Intuition.” Goodman captures the world of research with astonishing accuracy and detail, from the subtle jabs at mainstream science publications such as “Scientific American” to the notes posted on lab equipment (“Do NOT use my NaOH!! Read more...

When Edward Monaghan was 11 years old, he wanted what most adolescent boys want more than anything: to kick some serious butt. “I began (martial arts) when I was a little guy,” said the UCLA theater professor of “Directing for Film & TV: Combat for Camera,” a new course open to all students. Read more...

It is undeniable that Web sites like MySpace have served as catalysts for the growing popularity of smaller musicians over the past few years, providing them with a free method by which to spread word of their music. Read more...

Guillemots “From The Cliffs” Fantastic Plastic Records Maybe this time Britpop’s really dead. Blur’s broken up, Coldplay continues to coast on claims of neurosis and rehashes of old singles, and the Arctic Monkeys have more in common with The Clash than they do with Oasis. Read more...

Ghostface Killah “Fishscale” Def Jam Records It’s bizarre and inscrutable, but certainly overstuffed with more meticulously crafted rhymes and beats than many rap artists lay their hands on in a career. Read more...

Rock stars have always been larger than life. But thanks to the silver screen, that size is becoming literal. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the band Andrew W.K. Read more...

I’ve watched an exorbitant amount of television in my 21 years. Of course, we all have. For a lot of us, TV was the ultimate baby sitter. Read more...