Contently founder Shane Snow is a "true journalist," according to Eric Paley.

The pop-a-pill solution is a non-solution. But what is the alternative? 

Tech journalist Shane Snow introduces you to Contently, the company he co-founded with the intention of connecting brands with freelancers.

Do you want the government knowing how often you watch porn?

There are likely no more than five this big, this early in the entire Universe. “Based on our understanding of how galaxy clusters grow from the very beginning of our […]

Turn on, tune in, drop out, but read on about how Hippies and Hippie Modernism might rise again.

Yes, conceivably. And if/when we achieve the levels of technology necessary for simulation, the universe will become our playground.

Women are being told that competing with one another isn't very lady-like. Nature begs to differ.

An engineering professor at Oakland University has a surprising answer.  

The smart workplace assuages the fears of its employees by offering the sorts of benefits that retain the best talent.

Looks like the inner planets formed *after* the gas giants moved to their current position, and Jupiter ejected a fifth giant, too! “The stars look the same from night to […]

The history of Guy Fawkes and the use of his likeness.

What happens when an entire classroom participates in #TuesdaysWithBill? Bill dishes out some useful live advice.

Why does much of the world stubbornly resist data and email encryption? Why don’t we enable it on all our devices all the time?

Questioning the power of individual choice.

Sometimes, space itself comes with its own magnifying lens. “We see the world through the lens of all our experiences; that is a fundamental part of the human condition.” –Madeleine […]

Planets, Stars, Galaxies, Groups and Clusters are all real. But Superclusters? They’re nothing more than optical illusions. “It is far harder to kill a phantom than a reality.” –Virginia Woolf […]

When a trophy just for showing up does more damage than good. 

The Paradox of Choice: The more choices a person has, the less satisfied the person is with any of the choices. Technology, despite its best intentions, exacerbates this paradox. It also succeeds in disconnecting us while it seeks to connect us.

Determining what defines a happy life is more difficult today than it was for previous generations. Designer Ayse Birsel demonstrates how a shift in perspective can help bridge this newfound difficulty.