# tech
New study shows that far from dispelling misinformation, googling can actually make it sound more plausible and realistic. Why? For money, of course.
# tech
The infamous Dead Internet Theory has been growing more and more real (and costly) by the day. And experts say that in two years, it will be fact.
# astrobiology
A popular Chinese hard sci-fi novel imagines a coming war with an alien species and gets some things right in the process, and badly fumbles the others.
# tech
Moral panics are very profitable for those who fan their flames. And Jonathan Haidt is going to disgusting lows to make sure his sells no matter what.
# science
Injecting a key protein from tardigrades into human cells gives them the same kind of metabolic benefits as the hearty extremophiles.
# science
American culture praises self-reliance, resilience, and independence. But it also elevates a brand of toxic positivity that eats away at individuals and society.
# oddities
According to pundits and politicians, we live in a world where talent and reward go hand in hand. But basic statistics says that's simply not possible.
# astrobiology
Science fiction likes to show us aliens that explore the galaxy with ease. But the reality may for intelligent life on other worlds may be very different.
# oddities
Sam Bankman-Fried may be going to prison, but those who inspired him to open FTX and turned a blind eye to his crimes are still out there.
# health
Turns out having an AI assistant give you gentle nudges throughout the day can result in minor, but notable, and long term health improvements.
# tech
Seems like the only thing American lawmakers can agree on is forcing TikTok to be sold or face a nationwide ban. But their reasoning is less than ironclad.
# politics
If you care about what else the platform you use to create and publish hosts, and start doing you research, what you'll find will usually be disturbing.
# longform
Science is giving us a better, more complete look at how extremists think, why they refuse to listen to reason, and how to prevent their self-radicalization.
# oddities
Far from trying to depopulate the Earth, wealthy elites want us to reproduce with unholy zeal until we have no choice but to colonize space.
# tech
Old media and old values have finally met our stunning lack of privacy in the modern world.
