# science    

the onion explains how science is funded

Nothing is more important to a modern nation's prosperity than science and engineering, and nothing is more neglected by today's politicians.
the onion explains how science is funded

# tech    

the weird things year in review, third edition

Another year, another peek under the hood of Weird Things.
the weird things year in review, third edition

# tech    

weird things wrap up, 2010

It's been a busy, wild, weird year...
weird things wrap up, 2010

# space    

an alien invasion warning with a mayan spin

Internet conspiracy theorists discover to slowest alien invasion of all time.
an alien invasion warning with a mayan spin

# science    

putting science on the chopping block, again

Politicians want to cut scientific research and education programs, ignoring how little they'd actually be cutting and how many people it will truly affect.
putting science on the chopping block, again

# tech    

why we shouldn't mix kurzweil with atheism

When you start with a deeply flawed premise and advance a deeply flawed argument, you'll come to a deeply flawed conclusion.
why we shouldn't mix kurzweil with atheism

# science    

explaining the origins of dark matter. or not.

A trio of physicists want to marry dark matter and antimatter. It's not a union that seems destined for bliss.
explaining the origins of dark matter. or not.

# space    

the soothing sounds of a shuttle rocket test

Top Gear checks out the loudest place on Earth, a NASA complex in the swamps of Mississippi where rocket engines are put through their paces.
the soothing sounds of a shuttle rocket test

# oddities    

and the christmas lump of coal goes to…

Weird Things is making a list and checking it twice, going to find out who's been undermining public health, science, and education...
and the christmas lump of coal goes to…

# tech    

looking for science in all the wrong places

Science bloggers are trying to wedge scientific accuracy into Tron Legacy, a movie which doesn't have any scientific content to speak of.
looking for science in all the wrong places

# science    

so how would you say hello in your universe?

Biocentrism is the hottest new "quantum" woo that's literally all about you...
so how would you say hello in your universe?

# space    

nasa vs. private space, the fictional dilemma

Space reporters are wondering how NASA will navigate its rivalry with private rocketeers. But NASA is actually very happy to have company.
nasa vs. private space, the fictional dilemma

# science    

is a phd past the point of diminishing returns?

Is becoming a scientist really worth it today? Surprisingly, a lot of PhDs are recommending against it.
is a phd past the point of diminishing returns?

# tech    

tron legacy's glimpses of high tech idealism

Tron Legacy didn't just have countless special effects and a custom soundtrack, it managed to cram in a massive dose of tech utopianism.
tron legacy's glimpses of high tech idealism

# astrobiology    

how not to download a sinister alien a.i.

The odds of downloading an evil alien artificial intelligence and enabling it to take over our machinery are pretty much zero to none.
how not to download a sinister alien a.i.

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