Can a Robot Do Your Job? It’s hard to grasp the scale of the robot revolution that is slowly eating away at the human workforce. A video by CGP Grey, a Youtube user who makes short explanatory videos, helps put things in perspective. This…
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Court Declares Captive Orangutan Is “Non-Human Person”
An Argentinian court has decided that a Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) named Sandra is a non-human person with rights, and will no longer be held captive in the Buenos Aires zoo where she has lived for the last 20 years.…
Climate Change: Why the Threat Produces Apathy, Not Action
Many people aren’t responding to mounting evidence of the huge impacts of climate change. Neuroscience helps explain why – and the key role that businesses can play in responding rationally. Voter behavior has long held mysteries for both politicians and…
A World Without Bees
A world without bees is unimaginable! Nearly one-third of U.S. crops – including many vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds – depend on bees for pollination. But despite the vital role that bees play, the Environmental Protection Agency continues to approve…
What Does Your DNA Say About You?
Discover your ancestral origins and trace your lineage with a personalized analysis of your DNA. 23andMe is a privately held personal genomics and biotechnology company based in Mountain View, California that provides rapid genetic testing. The company is named for…
12 Animals We All Want To Cuddle
Cuddly Animals When we see cute and fluffy animals, we want to cuddle them. Some of these animals make great pets. You may already own one or a few of them. Here are my top twelve picks for the most…