Traffic noise could be ruining the sex lives of urban frogs by drowning out the seductive croaks of amorous males, an Australian researcher said Friday. A well-projected and energetic croak is the male frog's most important asset in the quest to attract mates ...

One deal too many. That could be the epitaph of many CEOs -- Jerry Levin of Time Warner (TWX) and Ken Thompson of Wachovia (WFC) come to mind -- who built their companies through ever-bigger mergers and then watched those crowning acquisitions become their downfall. Now the question is: Will Merrill Lynch come to represent Bank of America (BAC) CEO Ken Lewis ...

HOW OUR PAST PICKS PANNED OUT

Flipping through BusinessWeek's past surveys of the best managers is a lot like taking a peek at your high school yearbook. It evokes nostalgia, pride, and--on occasion--embarrassment.
Sure, we lauded Jamie Dimon back in 2003, predicting the Bank One CEO "may deal his way into greatness." Six years, two big acquisitions, and one ...