The Ethics of Why You Should Definitely Watch Shark Week
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Your Facebook Echo Chamber Just Got a Whole Lot Louder
A News Feed update will put friends and family first—and diverse opinions way behind. The post Your Facebook Echo Chamber…
Lassen Peak Is Sinking, and Volcanologists Don’t Know Why
New data shows that the area around California’s Lassen Peak is sinking, but exactly why is unclear. The post Lassen…
Culture Podcast: Recovering From Game of Thrones by Ragging on Resurgence
We might need a little breather after consuming last week’s media diet. Thank goodness this weekend is the Fourth of…
Happy 60th Birthday, Interstate Highway System! You Look Awful
A three-step intervention for a middle-aged infrastructure project. The post Happy 60th Birthday, Interstate Highway System! You Look Awful appeared…
WIRED Book Club: Alright Fine We’ll Read The Name of the Wind
After two months of challenging ourselves, we’re ready for what Rothfuss is selling: classic fantasy that’s not so much read…
Of Course You Want to Know What’s on the ‘Farting Corpse Movie’ Directors’ Phones
The Daniels made Sundance’s infamous “farting corpse movie,” so naturally their smartphones are full of very weird stuff. Watch them…
Want to See Daniel Radcliffe’s Body Used as a Rocket? Here You Go
Check out a new clip from ‘Swiss Army Man’ here. The post Want to See Daniel Radcliffe’s Body Used as…
Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law
The CFAA makes it illegal to violate a web site’s terms of service, preventing researchers from investigating possible discrimination on…
Amazon Puts Out the Fire With Budget Phones for Prime Members
After its own phone flopped, Amazon’s subsidizing popular budget devices for Prime members. The post Amazon Puts Out the Fire…