XKCD
An ‘Xkcd’ Video Explains How to Get to Space in the Most Basic Terms Possible
"If the fire end points toward space, you are having a bad problem and will not go to space this day."
Why We Love To Anthropomorphize Spaceships
Thursday, the Mercury MESSENGER orbiter became the latest spaceship to live tweet its own death. We’re such suckers for that schtick.
What Color Is Your Taste in Music?
New site Predominant.ly's color swatches provide a colorful way to find fresh music.
Your Password Is Not Secure, and It's Not Your Fault
I consulted internet security expert Nik Cubrilovic and XKCD's Randall Munroe about how they would fix the problems in the world of passwords. Their ideas are simple, compelling, and almost impossible to implement.
Manti Te’o: Another Narrative Bites the Dust
The story of Manti Te'o's fake girlfriend destroyed the ready-made image of the Notre Dame linebacker. He's no longer an Upstanding Young Man, but neither is he Harmlessly Wacky or the related Speaks His Mind About Political Topics. He may be a Student...
