# tech    

fear, loathing, cell phones, and denial

More than 200 scientists with over 2,000 studies claim that cell phones cause cancer. Well, depending on your definition of "cause cancer." And "scientist." And "study."
fear, loathing, cell phones, and denial

# oddities    

the many deaths of osama bin laden

Hersh's wild tale of bin Laden's death somehow manages to make virtually every detail utterly implausible with the slightest research into it.
the many deaths of osama bin laden

# oddities    

the world's sloppiest would-be military takeover

The idea that Jade Helm is a dress rehearsal for a military takeover of America is just a rehash of conspiracy radio's greatest hits. So why are so many pundits trying to justify conspiracy theorists' fears?
the world's sloppiest would-be military takeover

# tech    

one half of a debate

Neither Ray Kurzweil or Jaron Lanier seem to lack imagination as to what jobs computers could do. So why are they so uncreative when it comes to coming up with ideas for humans working alongside AI?
one half of a debate

# tech    

do memristor chips remember electric sheep?

A new set of chips shows a lot of promise in drastically reducing the vast amount of energy used by artificial neural networks.
do memristor chips remember electric sheep?

# tech    

when a skyscraper becomes its own city

A city within a single massive building has been a staple of science fiction and a dream for many designers. Unfortunately, for them, it seems no one actually wants to live in one for a number of good reasons.
when a skyscraper becomes its own city

# space    

ode to the mysterious not-quite-planet

Pluto may be a dwarf planet whose official status is in flux. But that doesn't mean it's not a very special place...
ode to the mysterious not-quite-planet

# politics    

why an unhip church is also not the answer

While priests are looking how to get more butts in pews they're willing to consider anything to explain dropping church attendance. Anything except people losing faith.
why an unhip church is also not the answer

# space    

this is your brain on cosmic rays

We knew cosmic rays were a danger to astronauts' bodies, but it turns out they're hazardous to their minds as well.
this is your brain on cosmic rays

# space    

why falling into black holes is so complicated

Black holes are such complex entities that just being trapped in one's gravity creates a cascade of paradoxes...
why falling into black holes is so complicated

# oddities    

mornings, a conspiracy theory

Have you ever felt there was something off about mornings? That something about early hours and industries catering to its victims didn't quite add up? So did I...
mornings, a conspiracy theory

# politics    

putting the future within reach again

If we're going to meet the challenges of the future, we're going to need a plan and that plan starts with education...
putting the future within reach again

# tech    

all your jobs are belong to us?

Not only are robots stealing your job, more often than not, you're helping them with nowhere to go after receiving your pink slip...
all your jobs are belong to us?

# politics    

wealth, taxes, and snake oil finance

Extreme inequality caused by runaway capital gains is eating away at the global economy. But high taxes on passive income won't be a panacea.
wealth, taxes, and snake oil finance

# politics    

when there are already enough people on a warpath

Atheists will not outshout religious zealots because the zealots will drag them down to a reality and fact-free screaming match and beat them with experience.
when there are already enough people on a warpath

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