A Once and Future Digital Dark Age
At the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Vint Cerf warned about an impending "digital dark age."
Radiocarbon Dating at 75
Carbon-14, or radiocarbon, was discovered 75 years ago by Martin Kamen and Sam Rubin at the UC-Berkely Radiation Lab
“The Sound of Music” at 50
Iconic musical "The Sound of Music" celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Brian Williams and Our Treacherous Memories
There’s been some hand-wringing from pundits about truth and memory in the wake of Brian Williams recent embellishments.
How Real Estate Became a Global Commodity
A New York Times investigation is looking at the purchase of New York real estate by wealthy buyers from other countries.
Can Information Fight Fat?
New FDA regulations requiring prepared food retailers to disclose calorie content are counting on it to fight fat.
Animated Gifs: A Throwback to Cinema’s Beginnings
Animated gifs function like early cinema in several ways.
The Snow That Never Drifts: Emily Dickinson’s Slant Winter
Like many of her poems, Emily Dickinson's "The Snow That Never Drifts" presents a riddle for the reader
So You Want to Move to Mars?
A Dutch non-profit plans to send voyagers on a one-way trip to Mars
Bald Eagles Are Back From the Brink
Bald eagles are back from the brink of extinction.