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Cyborgs are already here, but the next steps will make you nauseous

While it’s true that our use of tools enhances what we can accomplish with our bare hands (or teeth), humans aren’t the only species that do this. Chimps use small twigs to fish ... ear, the ear canal ... read more

The precocious potters of ancient Japan

In Japan in the later 20th century, unprecedented land development as the economy flourished led to a boom in archaeological activity ... social relationships and we can start to explore how to bridge ... read more

Not Exactly Rocket Science – Favourites from 2011

3) How tiny wasps cope with being smaller than amoebas The picture ... and end with a Byron poem. 8 ) Is crime a virus or a beast? How metaphors shape our thoughts and decisions I love studies about t... read more

The CDC whistleblower William W. Thompson: Final (for now) roundup and epilogue

Those familiar with the story, as in past installments, can skip the recap (but shouldn’t ... As I also described, this relationship was based on very tiny numbers and almost certainly spurious. Basic... read more

Why We Disagree on Moral Issues

Psychologist Jonathan Haidt has brought the amorphous domain of morality into focus to reveal five separate categories. It’s a simple idea that explains much and can help us get past our differences—o... read more

BA Review: Star Trek

And never fear: I am not going to reveal the overall plot here ... the rings are very nearly edge-on and you can see Titan behind them, as well as the tiny moon Epimetheus). The rings are incredibly t... read more