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Scientists May Have Found the Greatest Evidence of a 'Gay Gene' Yet

A new study may help erode the notion that sexual orientation is a choice—if the homophobic fanatics around the world take it seriously, that is.
Eleanor Morgan
11.18.14
Premieres

Behold: Emmy the Great's Video for "Swimming Pool" featuring Tom from Wild Beasts

While Emmy and Tom's vocals spoon, a digital Emmy looks watches herself. That's some eerie shit.
Kim Taylor Bennett
11.18.14
Interviews

TV On The Radio's New Album 'Seeds' is Whatever You Want It To Be

It's been a long journey for the members of TV On The Radio, but Tunde Adebimpe has finally found the way.
Gen Handley
11.18.14
Grime Week

PREMIERE: MIK - Ghost Writer Mixtape

We've got ten exclusive tracks from the seasoned grime MC.
Joe Zadeh
11.18.14
Music

Ewen Spencer: The David Bailey of Grime

The photographer was there to capture the London scene in its earliest years.
Clive Martin
11.18.14
Stuff

Catholics Are Going to Freak When We Find Aliens

What would happen to the world's religions if we made contact with alien life? I asked Dr. David A. Weintraub, an astronomer at Vanderbilt University who's been trying to get to the bottom of that question.
Rick Paulas
11.18.14
Stuff

White People Think Black People Possess Magical Powers, Says Science

A study just found that white people think that black people are actually, legitimately magic. It's the "Magical Negro" trope in real-life action.
Joel Golby
11.18.14
americas

As Jamaica Reviews Its Homosexuality Ban, a Top Newspaper Is Waging an Anti-Gay Campaign

Owned by the millionaire businessman behind the Sandals Resorts franchise, which banned gay couples until 2004, The Jamaica Observer's coverage has prompted an outcry from LGBT groups.
Joshua Surtees
11.18.14
Music

The "Smack My Bitch Up" Video Was Inspired by a Crazy Night Out in Copenhagen

Today, Jonas Åkerlund is known for directing Madonna's "Ray of Light" and Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi." But he got his big break with the controversial video for "Smack My Bitch Up" by The Prodigy. The director told us the story of how it came to fruition.
Danika Maia
11.18.14
electric car racing

Is the Future of Car Racing Electric?

A successful electric car racing series would incentivize all kinds of high-end advancements in electric technology, which in turn could benefit, well, everybody.
Brian Blickenstaff
11.18.14
Stuff

Mucus, Plugs, and Buttholes: The Secrets of a Young Midwife

If you're about to give birth any time soon, rest assured—they've seen, and been covered in, it all before.
Nell Frizzell
11.18.14
Words

Lucas' Debut 'Clearing' EP is Melancholy at its Most Acute

For fans of old-growth forests and overcast skies.
Ziad Ramley
11.18.14
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