Science & Technology
Psychedelic Science
Despite steep regulatory barriers, researchers are exploring the therapeutic possibilities of ecstasy, acid, and mushrooms.
Court Rejects Ebola Quarantine Effort Against Nurse
"Misconceptions, misinformation, bad science and bad information," charges the judge.
Misandry in the GamerGate Controversy
One of the weirder bouts of gender conflict in the culture wars.
Virgin Galactic Rocket Crashes During Test (Update: One Reported Dead)
Status of two pilots currently unknown
Here's Why You Shouldn't Use the Fingerprint Password on Smartphones in Virginia
Judge rules suspects can be compelled to use fingerprint to provide police access.
Is Capitalism Environmentally Unsustainable?
The goal must be to find ways for liberty and the environment to flourish together, not to sacrifice one in the vain hope of protecting the other.
The City of South Miami Wants to Split Florida in Two
Climate-change fears don't always lead to calls for centralization.
French Town Bans Clown Costumes Amid Nationwide 'Aggressive Clown' Terror
SPOILER ALERT: This story also involves Clown Hunters
Vote Democrat for Real Libertarian Values
Republicans don't live up to their tax reform claims, while Democrats pave the way for tech innovation, says Jared Polis.
Nurse Kaci Hickox Defies Ebola Quarantine in Maine, Goes for Bike Ride
Cops need a court order to stop her.
White House Computer Network Was Attacked
Could be work of Russian hackers, sources say
Searching for Answers in Virginia Rocket Explosion
Cargo rocket exploed moments after liftoff
Ebola Emergencies and Questionable Quarantines
Crying "disease" does not justify forcible isolation of asymptomatic health care workers.
Smartphones vs. Taxi Drivers
Regulators and entrenched interests scramble to cope with the e-hailing revolution.
