Prose Encounters Of The Nerd Kind

Could the internet be shut off?

Control over communication, from James Admin to Egypt

Bug burgers, manure foam, factory farming, and the future of meat

It’s hot, it’s here to stay—and it really is all our fault.

Canada becomes the first country to withdraw from the Kyoto protocol

Why scepticism is a necessary application of the scientific method

Thought that nothing could move faster than light in a vacuum? You might be wrong.

Recent findings bring the possibility of extraterrestrial life closer than ever before

Don’t panic, we’re just talking about the Higgs boson

The continuing consequences of Deepwater Horizon’s mismanagement

Structural codes keep our buildings safe, but it may not be enough

The extraordinary world of neutron stars

Delivering electricity using a smart grid could save energy and the Earth

The potential, and limitations, of fusion power

Exploring the failings of homeopathic medicine

Power Balance wristbands are still sold in Canada, despite a lack of supporting science