Yoga, Depression, and Clinical Trial Critique 101
Thinking about claims that yoga reduces depression leads Hilda Bastian to this piece on how to read scientifically.
How to Roll a Strong Password with 3d20 and a Fandom Wikia Page
Electronic Frontier Foundation team up with Dragon Con to bring you…better security for your computer devices.
Podcasting Shows the Value of an Open Internet
John Bergmayer on how podcasting is one of the enduring success stories of a decentralized Internet.
Was a Japanese cybersecurity expert murdered by an online troll?
A Japanese cybersecurity expert engages with an online troll and winds up dead a month and a half later. Nevin Thompson reports.
Humans are Hard-Wired for Empathy and Compassion, But It’s Still Optional
Silvia Swinden considers the neurology of both compassion and anti-social behavior.
Science Communication: A Duty of the Next-Generation Scientist
Jessica Chen considers how fake news and bogus science can be overcome through scicomm.
A Critic Uses the DMCA to Avoid Criticism
Copyright law is often used to stifle free speech and criticism — even criticism of critics. Joe Mullin shows you.
The Only Emotions I Can Feel are Anger and Fear
One in ten people struggle to recognize their emotions. New research suggests a vital link between our ability to sense our physical bodies and knowing how we feel. Emma Young reports.
Coming Down the Mountain: How Changes in the Water Cycle are Affecting Mountain Ecosystems
Jeff Atkins goes to the mountains to find out how plants deal with drought and a changing climate.
How the Brain Learns to Read: Development of the “Word Form Area”
Emilie Reas looks into new research on how the human brain begins to form words and the ability to read.
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