The One-Armed Robot That Will Look After Me Until I Die
As old age approaches, Geoff Watts confronts an inevitable future in the care of robots. But that doesn’t mean he likes it.
The Lost History of Australia’s Penguins
Jon Tennant enters the rift to find Australia’s penguins of past and present.
How Kevin Spacey is Altering Our Genes
Dr. Ricki Lewis discusses the absurdities of headlines about genetics in particular and science in general.
How Far Are We From “The Pill” For Men?
Early Career Researcher Emma Whittington shares developments in R & D for a male contraceptive.
Rock Art — A Hunting Ritual?
Andrea Russo explores the limitations of human thinking about the cave paintings in Chauvet.
White House Source Code Policy a Big Win for Open Government
The Office of Management and Budget at the White House strikes a blow for open government. Elliot Harmon gives you the lowdown.
Reacting to Reactions
What are Facebook’s new Reactions supposed to do, really? Rob Horning peels the patina.
Save Comcast!
Cory Doctorow pleads with you to help out the oppressive corporations that keep you from secure, affordable Internet access–because it’s the American thing to do.
When You Lose Weight, Where Does the Fat Actually Go?
What happens to all that fat you burn? Even nutritionists rarely know the answer. Peter Janiszewski schools you.
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