Who’s Afraid of Killer Robots?
Two recent DARPA projects have sparked fears about killer robots, machines that can decide whether to engage a target without human oversight.
Does Hunting Have a Place in Wildlife Conservation?
Can hunting be a viable option for wildlife conservation?
Did You Hear the Joke about the Lawyer?
Why lawyer jokes typically involve the killing or maiming of lawyers.
Public Schools, Private Profit
How for profit publications impact public schools
Disaster Myths: Katrina Ten Years Later
Looking back on Katrina.
Suggested Reading: Birthright Citizenship, Horror of Lip-Smacking, the Color of Music
Extra Credit: Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. ...
Legionnaires’ Disease
Scholarly research on the origins of Legionnaires' Disease.
Drones Stress Out Bears, Too
The effects of drones and planes on animal stress.
Old Smoke: London’s Famous Fog
The history of "Old Smoke", London's famous fog.
How Singing Started a Revolution in Estonia
The vibrant and revolutionary culture of singing in Estonia.