The “dream” life of Google interns
Being an intern at Google has to be every tech nerd’s wet dream. You get to work at one of…
Can neuroscience solve the problem of beer goggles?
You’ve all been there. Ok, maybe not “you” specifically, but one guy you knew. Beer googles, folks. That 4 across…
Finally: science pursues next-generation ‘perfect’ condoms
Condoms are one of those strangely low-tech things you just kind of have to put up with. It’s something that,…
The government has made it legal to watch you
One of the most disturbing factors in the NSA scandal is that nothing was done—illegally. All of the spying, the…
What totally-preventable disease cost the economy over $200 billion last year?
It’s something that’s affected most of you at work. Is it diabetes? Nope. Heart disease? Nope. It’s hangovers. Also known…
This restaurant idea is brilliant
I love enjoying a meal with people. To me, it’s a social occasion and a shared experience, and every part…
“Greed is bad.” –Science, Religion
Science and religion agree: “greed is bad”. According to Professor Paul Zak, neuroeconomist at Claremont Graduate University: The seven deadly…
The shittiest beaches in America
Many popular beaches in America are also the dirtiest. Beaches in calm areas are most prone to this; less water…
Why Americans might be better off if burgers were made of horsemeat
This is one of those what-the-fuck headlines, folks, courtesy of Aviva Shen. Let’s go through the article, step-by-step, and unmask…
Bush never lied, liberals died
It’s a pervasive myth that “U.S. President George W. Bush and U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair and their staffs fabricated the evidence of…