Democratic Platform 2016: Science Planks Good, Bad and Missing
Are the Democrats really the Party of Science?
Are the Democrats really the Party of Science?
If not for Federal Aviation Administration meddling in supersonic flight innovation, we could zip around the world in a fraction of the time.
Also throws out money laundering charges against Miami man Michell Espinoza, who was arrested for selling bitcoin to a cop.
"In Russia, the legislation is compared to the USA Patriot Act."
No mandatory GMO labels, no energy subsidies, open Yucca Mountain, encourage thorium reactors, etc.
The infamous concept of 'balance' rears its head.
Government would be able to demand tech companies provide data access.
Unreliable field kits result in false convictions as well as false accusations.
Coalition of 25 bipartisan lawmakers organizes against unwarranted surveillance and data collection.
If the FDA will let them, they could do the same thing here when Zika arrives
Keep calm and accept 24/7 surveillance.
The first known "death by police robot" in Dallas raises ethical questions.
Over the past century, the prospects and circumstances of most of humanity have spectacularly improved
Preempts labeling requirements in Vermont and other states
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the birth of the first cloned mammal
A new book by a Wired senior editor makes the case
What will the world be like in 2046?
The phase out of ozone-damaging chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants is working
New exhibit at Boston Museum of Fine Arts showcases the promise of technology and fashion.
The scientists denounce Greenpeace's opposition to modern crop biotechnology as a "crime against humanity"
Policy guide is essentially a call for lobbying to influence regulations and spending.
"The conversations I have with Silicon Valley and with venture capital pull together my interests ... in a way I find really satisfying," the president said.
Study uses technological advancement to call for expansion of the state.
Urbit seeks to distill computing into its lightest and purest possible form, leaving the user in control of more processes than previously afforded.
The DAO, which uses Ethereum for decentralized venture capital investing, targeted in multi-million theft.
What did 'climate hero' James Hansen actually predict back in 1986?
And has the temperature signal for man-made global warming finally emerged?
Absurdly precautionary International Agency for Research on Cancer admits it was wrong
Hanson presents his new book, The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life when Robots Rule the Earth. I discuss.
Headline: Exxon's CEO says fossil fuels are raising temperatures and sea levels: Why won't the Wall Street Journal?
If you preach to choir, at least try to be fair in your sermon.
The disrupters have become the disrupted in only a few short years.
Nearly 2 years more of disability-free life expectancy
The historical importance of the National Science Foundation's decision to surrender control of the internet
Climate change, GMOs, Yucca Mountain, vaccination, fetal pain, evolution, and Ebola
Libertarian Party presidential candidate scores pretty well.
Demands for encryption back doors removed, sort of.
Go slow and let more people suffer and die
"Touch DNA" evidence can easily implicate the wrong person, yet police are increasingly relying on it.
Come by at 11 am Tuesday, June 7 to hear author Robin Hanson and me.
A review of The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life When Robots Rule the Earth
A review of The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life When Robots Rule the Earth
Ruling overturns panel decision in favor of privacy rights.