# space    

our killer of a universe

The universe can kill you in a lot of ways. And all of them are amazingly entertaining...
our killer of a universe

# sex    

united states of pornography

First rule of porn club: do not talk about your porn watching habits.
united states of pornography

# space    

an interview with charles simonyi

Space tourism isn't just a distant dream. Some people actually managed to visit space just to see what it's like.
an interview with charles simonyi

# tech    

the singularity reloaded

If you can't promise people actual immortality, you can sometimes get away with promising them the next big thing.
the singularity reloaded

# science    

why yes, science does equal jobs

Politicians love to pretend the public's money is being wasted on pointless scientific experiments. In reality, all that research creates millions of jobs.
why yes, science does equal jobs

# science    

a very skeptical interview

The challenges of bringing science and skepticism to the people in your own backyard.
a very skeptical interview

# astrobiology    

aliens vs. god, the rematch

Americans believe that magic is a better explanation for the natural world than an alien intervention. It should be the other way around.
aliens vs. god, the rematch

# sex    

sex sells and so does outrage

Sex sells, and so does moral outrage about sexy things being lucrative.
sex sells and so does outrage

# politics    

the gop's rising neutron star

Bobby Jindal is a rising star within the GOP. Unfortunately, it's because he keeps picking battles with scientific reality.
the gop's rising neutron star

# space    

getting ready for orbital chaos

If we want regular space flights, we're going to need the same oversight of launches as we have of air travel today.
getting ready for orbital chaos

# astrobiology    

ufo debunking with a grain of salt

When explaining a UFO sighting, it's probably a good idea to make sure that your explanation makes sense...
ufo debunking with a grain of salt

# science    

the politics of global warming

The more people are being scared about global warming, the less they want to do to help stop it.
the politics of global warming

# tech    

when our killer robots attack

The wars of the future will be fought by robots, but instead of lowering the cost of war, they might make wars bloodier and more common.
when our killer robots attack

# politics    

the comments are the best part…

Sometimes the comments are more telling than the reporting on an important issue in science education.
the comments are the best part…

# evolution    

how not to start a debate

The Discovery Institute once again proves it's incapable of having a good faith debate or argument.
how not to start a debate

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