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Back in 2005, I decided to try online dating. My biggest concern was about how to write my dating profile. I also struggled with opening up with strangers, and I thought this trait would hamper my ability to find the woman of my dreams. Then I found out that I didn’t have to write a […]

In the natural course of events, humans fall sick and die. Patients hope for miraculous remedies to restore their health. We all want our medicines to work for us in wondrous ways. But how are human subjects chosen for experiments? Who bears the burden of risk? What ethical brakes keep scientific enthusiasm from overwhelming vulnerable […]

White supremacists, neo-Nazis, white nationalists, alt-right: The list of hate groups that subscribe to far-right views in America is pretty long. Ultimately, these are all racist, violent groups that care almost exclusively for white people—white men, especially. But though they are comfortable being associated with one another and sometimes share ideas, tactics, and members, each […]

In recent years, discussions on how to jump-start development in sub-Saharan Africa have largely been about addressing the infrastructure deficit. The lack of everything from roads and railways to electricity and running water are recognized as huge obstacles on the journey to sustainable development. The World Bank estimated in 2009 that addressing the infrastructure deficit […]

Are you ready for the solar eclipse? You’re not ready for the solar eclipse. Not without the proper soundtrack, that is—the perfect compendium of surreal, crooning sounds to carry you off into the path of totality this Monday (Aug. 21), beginning at 10:15 am PDT, when the moon will completely block the sun’s face and […]Read More

You’ve got the glasses. The playlist. Cameras at the ready. You’re all set for the solar eclipse on Monday (Aug. 21)—unless, you’re not. The eclipse is only due to last a handful of minutes, and another one won’t swing around for several years. Here’s how to double-check that your view of it will be absolutely […]Read More

US president Donald Trump is facing fierce backlash following his response to the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va. last weekend, which left one person dead and dozens injured. Now Mar-a-Lago, the president’s swanky Palm Beach, Fl. resort, is feeling the repercussions. A dozen charities with plans to host events at Mar-a-Lago have cancelled […]

In the 72 years since the end of World War II, the wreckage of the USS Indianapolis has lain undiscovered at the bottom of the North Pacific Ocean, the only evidence of its horrific ending the memories recounted by its 316 survivors. Its discovery this weekend solves a decades-long mystery that researchers hope will bring […]

Finally tuning in to this totality thing? Don’t have eclipse glasses? If you’re tempted to use Amazon prime to overnight a pair, be wary, the company has recently recalled fakes. And of course, you’ve heard the stories about the permanent damage you can do to your eyes by looking directly into the sun. Good news […]Read More

Two years ago, a Chinese chip-design expert named Micree Zhan was reading China’s seminal science-fiction novel, The Three-Body Problem, by Liu Cixin, while wrestling with how to create a new processor. He had already designed custom chips for the company he co-founded, Bitmain, that had made it into the world’s leading bitcoin miner, allowing it […]

Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist have taken their share of hits over each of their respective Netflix series. Those four shows became five yesterday with the release of The Defenders, which teams up all of Marvel’s Netflix superheroes. But they look no worse for wear. That’s not an oversight. The show starts […]

Monterrey, Mexico The help wanted sign outside Carrier’s plant in Monterrey is openly defying US president Donald Trump’s “America First” motto. “Join this great team!” it insists. “Competitive salary. Transportation. Training. Very good work environment.” Trump claimed credit for brokering a tax deal last year to keep the air-conditioning and heating company’s factory in Indianapolis […]Read More