Kratom: The Bitter Plant That Could Help Opioid Addicts—if the DEA Doesn’t Ban It
The DEA is considering regulating an herb called kratom using its strictest regulations. However, many users say this plant helps…
Trump’s Transition Team Is All Tied Up With Anti-Gay Pseudoscience
The Family Research Council has close ties to Trump’s transition team and cabinet appointees. Its bad science could lead to…
City Flags Are a Hot Mess. Here Are Some Beautiful Redesigns
Design agency Column Five recently gave a makeover to 13 municipal flags, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Newport Beach. The post…
Go Ahead, Get Sweaty. Microparticles Can Cool You Down
Garments with microscopic natural carbon particles can evaporate sweat more efficiently and help an athlete’s body manage heat. The post…
18 Chilled, Shaken, and Exquisite Gifts for the Bar
Best solution to the holiday madness? Hit the bar. The post 18 Chilled, Shaken, and Exquisite Gifts for the Bar…
Review: Skylink Atoms Garage Door Opener
If you’re a hardcore DIYer, an internet-connected garage door opener might be compelling. The post Review: Skylink Atoms Garage Door…
Magnets Aren’t Miracles, But Solar Flares Burst With Magic
A new paper shows how large magnetic fields burst to release massive amounts of energy. The post Magnets Aren’t Miracles,…
Trump Picks Obamacare Critic Tom Price for Next Health Czar
Pending Senate confirmation, Tom Price will play a central role in the new administration’s plans to dismantle the Affordable Care…
Ross Ulbricht’s Lawyers Point to Another Corrupt Agent in Silk Road Case
The defense team demands more information about a mysterious figure known as “alpacino.” The post Ross Ulbricht’s Lawyers Point to…
Axial’s Brawny RC Off-Roader Eats Boulders for Brunch
Given the popularity of the flying drones, it’s easy to overlook where the RC craze originally started: cars. The post…