# science
A study shows that the further we're personally removed from a harmful or even lethal action, the easier we can rationalize its execution.
# tech
Like all communities, open source programming has its fair share of drama and emotional flareups over prominent tools and apps.
# tech
Can we improve the throughput of a wi-fi signal with neutrinos instead of radio signals? A team of researchers thinks so.
# tech
A study making its rounds on the internet says that IT staff are somehow woefully unqualified for their jobs. But this conclusion makes sense when you see who ran this study and how.
# space
Playboy wants an adults-only luxury hotel in space. This is a great idea and not because of the implication.
# tech
Exposing kids to coding is a great idea. But it's important not to force them into programming as a career while they're still young.
# education
American higher education is no longer just problematic. It's a Kafkaesque maze where almost every turn leads somewhere you don't want to be.
# space
Contrary to popular belief, the Apollo program wasn't all that popular when it was underway.
# science
If you're going to fake being an expert online, you better learn the tricks of the pseudo-expert trade.
# oddities
Anonymous' hack of Startfor is presented as shocking revelations brought to you by elite hackers who toppled an intel powerhouse. The truth is a lot less impressive...
# tech
One of the best things you might ever do for your health is let your doctor track it with every possible device.
# tech
A moral test for new technology is a fine idea. But if its implementation is too strict, it might leave us without any real innovations at all.
# education
Despite the fears of humanities scholars, plenty of students are choosing artistic majors over STEM ones. And they're in for a rough time after they get their diplomas.
# tech
The artificial hearts of tomorrow might replace the familiar beat of the heart with a steady hum. And millions might live longer thanks to that innovation.
# science
A new paper says that warp drives could bathe planets in apocalyptic radiation storms, but how it arrives at this conclusion raises a lot of questions.
