# space
Enceladus is starting to look like a better and better place to look for aliens with Cassini's every pass.
# oddities
A new conspiracy book thinks it has a slam dunk argument for why humans were genetically engineers by aliens.
# science
Over-quantification and commodification of research is encouraging bad behavior and slowing down scientists.
# space
Someone should tell Elon Musk that a nuclear bombardment of Mars into habitability won't be much of a shortcut.
# science
Another scary side-effect of global warming may be the resurrection of ancient viruses from melting permafrost.
# tech
Ad blockers aren't just a way to stop annoying banners pop-ups, and videos. They can also keep your devices safe.
# science
The most thorough study of quantum entanglement to date shows that "spooky action" is really happening.
# science
Stephen Hawking hasn't actually solved the black hole information paradox and his latest work raises more questions than it provides answers.
# science
Chipotle tried to appeal to the most ardent anti-GMO activists. Now it's paying the price.
# science
Technology that can keep organs preserved and functioning outside a body are raising some thorny moral questions for ethicists.
# science
Skeptico might sound like a skeptical blog, but as demonstrated by its approach to a profile of Dr. Eben Alexander, it's anything but.
# science
It's a lot easier to get your paper noticed and read if people can understand what you're trying to say and why. And scientists crunched the numbers to prove it.
# politics
It's possible that astronauts living on Mars would eventually form their own sovereign government. And one astrobiologist really wants to speed up this process.
# tech
As we're living our lives online, we have to adjust to the idea that what we do in private might become public and act accordingly.
# astrobiology
H.P. Lovecraft was a remarkable, creative mind. He was also a fiery xenophobe and racist. And that unsavory combination made his iconic stories what they are.
