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We’ve Seen What Bots Do to Democracy. Are We Adapting Fast Enough?
Future Society

We’ve Seen What Bots Do to Democracy. Are We Adapting Fast Enough?

We can't make political talk online civil, but we should at least try to make it human.

By Claudia Geib

A Dangerous Cyberattack On A Petrochemical Plant Could Be The First Of Many
Future Society

A Dangerous Cyberattack On A Petrochemical Plant Could Be The First Of Many

Cyberwarfare won't just be restricted to our digital lives.

By Jolene Creighton

AI Helps Scientists Discover New Viruses — Here’s Why That Matters
Viruses

AI Helps Scientists Discover New Viruses — Here’s Why That Matters

A new way to look at the words “computer virus.”

By Lou Del Bello

Stormy Daniels Took a Polygraph. What Do We Do With the Results?
Future Society

Stormy Daniels Took a Polygraph. What Do We Do With the Results?

Polygraphs rely on several false assumptions, but we still love to think they mean something.

By Claudia Geib

Cryptokitties Are Like Pricey Beanie Babies, And Just As Devoid of Value
Blockchain

Cryptokitties Are Like Pricey Beanie Babies, And Just As Devoid of Value

I thought I was buying a cryptokitty, and all I got was a picture of a dumb cat.

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists Engineered A Suit That Makes You Feel Like You’re Driving Hungover
Advanced Transport

Scientists Engineered A Suit That Makes You Feel Like You’re Driving Hungover

There's no scientific evidence that hangovers affect your driving.

By Lou Del Bello

To Slow Urbanization, China Is Capping Populations In Two Of Its Biggest Cities
Future Society

To Slow Urbanization, China Is Capping Populations In Two Of Its Biggest Cities

Inequality doesn't bring growth — it exacerbates instability.

By Lou Del Bello

Local Newspapers Are Essential for Saving Us Through Science (Which, Of Course, Means They’re Dying Right Now)
Future Society

Local Newspapers Are Essential for Saving Us Through Science (Which, Of Course, Means They’re Dying Right Now)

They track disease outbreak and could help us understand the extent of climate change.

By Claudia Geib

Here’s Why That Recent Abuse of Facebook Data Matters
Meta

Here’s Why That Recent Abuse of Facebook Data Matters

Admit it, you click "I agree" without reading the terms of service.

By Claudia Geib

The Last Male Northern White Rhino Is Dead, but the Subspecies Could Still Survive
Science & Energy

The Last Male Northern White Rhino Is Dead, but the Subspecies Could Still Survive

Science could still save this endangered species.

By Kristin Houser

To Save Polar Glaciers, Scientists Recommend Ludicrous Schemes
Climate Change

To Save Polar Glaciers, Scientists Recommend Ludicrous Schemes

When the *scientists* are freaking out, you know things are really bad.

By Lou Del Bello

There’s A New Kind of Aurora on Earth, And its Name is Steve
Off-World

There’s A New Kind of Aurora on Earth, And its Name is Steve

Steve's unique formation meant different physics were at play.

By Claudia Geib

Sailors Use Xbox Controllers to Operate Part of the Navy’s Newest Attack Sub
Robots and Machines

Sailors Use Xbox Controllers to Operate Part of the Navy’s Newest Attack Sub

It's way lighter, and cheaper, than its custom-built predecessors.

By Kristin Houser

That “Game Changer” Treatment for MS Is Too Good To Be True — Really
Treatments

That “Game Changer” Treatment for MS Is Too Good To Be True — Really

The study hasn't even been published yet.

By Lou Del Bello

Our Latest Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance? Platypus Milk
Health & Medicine

Our Latest Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance? Platypus Milk

The bizarre critters could help us address a global crisis.

By Kristin Houser

Electric Vehicles Are the Future, but Their Batteries Are Stuck in the Past
Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Are the Future, but Their Batteries Are Stuck in the Past

Unsustainable materials. Dangerous work conditions. We need better car batteries to power our future.

By Claudia Geib

Scott Pruitt’s Latest EPA Gambit Is As Clever As It Is Evil
Science & Energy

Scott Pruitt’s Latest EPA Gambit Is As Clever As It Is Evil

More information is great, except for when it isn't.

By Lou Del Bello

Governments Are Insuring Coral Reefs. That May Be Enough to Save Them.
Climate Change

Governments Are Insuring Coral Reefs. That May Be Enough to Save Them.

One Mexican state has given its reefs hurricane insurance.

By Claudia Geib

L’Oreal Buys Augmented Reality Beauty App, Allowing Robots To Point Out Our Every Flaw
Future Society

L’Oreal Buys Augmented Reality Beauty App, Allowing Robots To Point Out Our Every Flaw

New tech, same ol' beauty standards.

By Lou Del Bello

Companies Are Betting on Lab-Grown Meat, but None Know How to Get You to Eat It
Science & Energy

Companies Are Betting on Lab-Grown Meat, but None Know How to Get You to Eat It

Lab-grown meat sounds like a great idea, but that might be overwhelmed by the ick factor.

By Claudia Geib