# space
The biggest problem with creating a warp drive is coming up with the energy to power one, even for a moment.
# evolution
Of all the places to have a good faith debate about evolution, a forum hosted by a religion reporter against Ray "Banana Man" Comfort is not one.
# health
We're told to be civil and careful when addressing anti-vaccines activists. But the anti-vaxxers seldom share the same view of dealing with experts and critics.
# politics
Ayn Rand claimed to defend capitalism. So why were her heroes such terrible businesspeople with no idea how companies actually work and make money?
# space
The world's premiere space agency would like to know if "ur down 2 learn more bout the space-nizzle."
# science
University of Akron wants its employees' DNA sample for a GATTACA-style future, opening a Pandora's box of legal and ethical concerns.
# science
If you've ever entertained the thought of going to a homeopathic doctor, just consider the asinine things they're taught before making your decision.
# health
Researchers recommend a flu shot even in years when it's not very effective. Why? Because it slows the spread of the virus.
# oddities
Ufologists are promising a grand unveiling of our extraterrestrial neighbors to the world. Problem is that none of the details they offer make any sense...
# space
Stalin wasn't the only world leader who was thinking about using the Moon as a springboard for a massive base able to strike anywhere on Earth with devastating consequences.
# space
The Soviet Union wanted to detonate a nuclear warhead on the Moon as a show of force. But without an atmosphere and 238,900 miles away, what would that look like?
# politics
Bill Donohue, a fire and brimstone polemicist with morals considered barbaric by 15th century standards, mouths off on Christians' duty to outbreed the secular and educated.
# science
Roger Penrose is in no mood for exotic theories. In fact, he thinks its latest papers should be junked.
# science
Nuclear weapons are the most terrifying devices humanity ever invented. And back in the day, the military explored using psychics to figure out where to aim them.
# tech
Computers might be able to record your every aspect of your life, but do you really want them to?
