# education    

science class 3.0

Creationism gains a foothold when teachers explain evolution badly. Let's change that.
science class 3.0

# politics    

how low can you go?

Believe it or not, over the long term, political discourse is getting a lot less nasty on average.
how low can you go?

# oddities    

ich bin ein ufo?

What if all those flying saucers weren't alien explorers, but a secret military program originally started by the Nazis?
ich bin ein ufo?

# sex    

our sexual religions

Religious leaders are often obsessed with sex because nature might not have given them a choice in the matter.
our sexual religions

# oddities    

oh my, what lovely genes you have

Brace yourself for a whole new level of personal artwork. The subject? What makes you, you.
oh my, what lovely genes you have

# science    

the real time machine

Time machines may be possible, but the laws of physics will impose limits on what they'll be able to do.
the real time machine

# science    

the electoral meme machine

While we criticize people for "jumping on the bandwagon," sociology says they may not have much of a choice...
the electoral meme machine

# evolution    

the defect that makes us all human

Just one pivotal mutation may be responsible for giving us large, malleable brains that helped out out-think the competition.
the defect that makes us all human

# space    

nasa: hey, lay off ares!

NASA is going to bat for its new rocket, even if it doesn't seem to be the best idea for it to do so.
nasa: hey, lay off ares!

# oddities    

just because it's top secret…

A new book tries to give readers a peek into the shadowy world of top secret military programs by exploring the patches its members wear.
just because it's top secret…

# space    

one step forward, three steps back

No matter how much we try to move forward with space exploration, we're being held back.
one step forward, three steps back

# astrobiology    

our otherworldly overlords

Sure, aliens could rule us all from the shadows. Question is, why would they bother?
our otherworldly overlords

# politics    

scary thought of the day

There's a very good reason why religion should have no say in government: the government won't be able to say no.
scary thought of the day

# astrobiology    

can you save us from ourselves?

If they're not going to exterminate us, aliens might find themselves in charge of saving our species.
can you save us from ourselves?

# tech    

ctrl, alt, change votes

Your vote is probably safe, but not because the machines being used are secure.
ctrl, alt, change votes

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