Thomas K. Grose

What British Colleges Can Teach America

By Thomas K. Grose - Education - August 19, 2009

A few lessons from overseas that might help American colleges. more >>

Aerospace Engineering Searches for New Talent

By Thomas K. Grose - Education - April 22, 2009

As more baby boomers reach retirement, demand for qualified graduates is on the rise. more >>

Engineering Programs: Tips and Stats

By Thomas K. Grose - Education - April 22, 2009

Get insider tips on making it in engineering graduate school. more >>

Can Natural Gas Break Our Oil Habit?

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - March 5, 2009

It is cleaner and more abundant, but it won't free America from foreign energy. more >>

British Celebrate Charles Darwin but Are Still Skeptical of Evolution

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - February 12, 2009

On the 200th anniversary of his birth, evolution is still a hard sell to many. more >>

Why Britain Increasingly Worries About Pakistani Terrorism

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - December 24, 2008

Authorities see home-grown threats inspired by the politics and radicalism in distant South Asia. more >>

The Rise of Islamic Banking in a Time of Economic Crisis

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - December 10, 2008

How some financial institutions avoid trouble by following the strict rules of the Koran. more >>

Europeans Cheer Obama Now but May Complain Later On

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - November 7, 2008

He's seen as better than Bush, but not all disputes will just fade away. more >>

Europe Is Slow to Face Up to the Financial Crisis

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - October 7, 2008

A common market but not a common regulatory system. more >>

Britain's Housing Woes Lead to a Recession

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - September 3, 2008

Prime Minister Brown offers a plan intended to boost home sales and his own slumping popularity. more >>

London Admits It Can't Top Lavish Beijing Olympics When It Hosts 2012 Games

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - August 22, 2008

Facing an economic downturn, British officials are trying to keep costs down. more >>

Violent Splinter Groups Try to Reignite 'the Troubles' in Northern Ireland

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - August 5, 2008

The success of the Good Friday accord spurs a backlash from Roman Catholic factions. more >>

Knife-Crime Spree Sweeps Britain, Leaving Victims and Fear in Its Wake

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - July 18, 2008

With the British press chronicling every attack's gory details, people are demanding a tough response. more >>

The Shadow of the Strong Euro

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - June 10, 2008

As the dollar slides, Europeans see both pros and cons as their currency turns 10 years old. more >>

In Britain, Too, Home Prices Are Falling

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - May 21, 2008

The American subprime woes hit overseas financial markets. more >>

The Iconic Spy James Bond Lives On a Century After the Birth of His Creator

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - May 1, 2008

A museum exhibit pays tribute to the late British author Ian Fleming more >>

Britain Takes Steps Against Forced Marriages

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - April 28, 2008

British-born women in immigrant families face the demands of relatives, culture, and tradition. more >>

Sunnis and Shiites: Behind the Split

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - April 7, 2008

Washington's view of Shiism is outmoded, many say. more >>

The War Within Islam

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - April 7, 2008

Much hinges on which interpretation of the faith will prevail. more >>

The Unlikely Front-Runner to Become Mayor of London

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - April 2, 2008

Despite mockery and adultery, Conservative Party candidate Boris Johnson is ahead. more >>

Mechanical Engineering Is on the Rise

By Thomas K. Grose - Education - March 26, 2008

The classic discipline is cutting-edge again. more >>

New Treaty Opens Trans-Atlantic Air Routes

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - February 27, 2008

More services from more cities may bring lower airfares. more >>

Devotion to Her has long been a Controversial Affair

By Thomas K. Grose - Nation & World - January 25, 2008

Behind the cult of Mary. more >>

Is Ruth a Lesson in Loyalty or an Excuse for Patriarchy?