# astrobiology
The good news is that Mars had briny oceans usually perfect for life. The bad news is that the brine contained salts used in rocket fuel...
# space
Could the far future see a market for selling entire planets not too dissimilar from today's real estate market?
# politics
Numerous studies show that humans have a biological aversion to extreme unfairness and inequality, and lash out when we encounter it.
# space
Asteroid mining may require changes to The Outer Space Treaty and the consequences of amending it badly could be very serious...
# tech
The City of Berkley took on science and the science lost because it was represented by a trade group that argued about free speech rights instead.
# health
Small pharmaceutical companies are exploiting the patent system to jack up the prices of life-saving medication.
# astrobiology
Nick Redfern's publishers really didn't like having his theory debunked...
# tech
A dive into the limitations of using an artificial neural network to reanimate yourself inside a computer.
# tech
Outrage has become the web's most lucrative and eye-catching product, and quite a few news sites have now streamlined its distribution for those sweet, sweet clicks.
# 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.
