Iceland bans pornography
Has Iceland set a good example by banning online pornography?
The rise of open-source jihad
What should be done about globally-available jihadist propaganda on the web?
Stephen Hawking boycotts Israel
Stephen Hawking’s boycott of Israel is part of a long tradition of academic activism.
The Great Gatsby
Now the film is out, it’s time to re-read Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”
Arctic will be ice free
According to climate change research, the Arctic is expected to be warmer, wetter, ice-free, and greener. That’s not good news.
Misogynistic trolls
Anita Sarkeesian explains fight against ‘cyber mob’ of misogynistic trolls
Achieving weight loss success
Weight loss is possible, but it needs to be approached carefully.
A Pig’s Guide to Financial Reform
Banking reforms haven’t learned from past mistakes, and continue to build the system out of straw and stricks, not bricks.
Who owns our DNA?
A test case in the US will determine whether a private company can own part of our gene code.
Rainfall extremes linked to climate change
Rainfall extremes are increasing around the world, which studies show are linked to the warming of the atmosphere.
The Thatcher Legacy
Now that Margaret Thatcher is dead, its time to examine her legacy.
Fallacy of indefinite economic growth
New research shows that we should not assume that GDP will increase indefinite.
