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Space

Whoa: A Black Hole Took a Bite Out of a Star

Anyone hungry for a Jupiter-sized snack?
Becky Ferreira
10.23.14
misinformation

How a Study of Misinformation Campaigns Became the Target of One

“Truthy” is a study of how misinformation spreads online, so it was no surprise when a right-wing stupidity echo chamber got ahold of it.
Ben Richmond
10.23.14
Words

Fei-Fei Took Heartsrevolution to Space and Back

Say "Kishi Kaisei" ten times fast and you can go too.
Jemayel Khawaja
10.23.14
food politics

Do Consumers Actually Care About Where Their Meat Comes From?

Mandatory meat-labeling laws are coming under fire for violating trade agreements, but do consumers really care about those labels anyway?
Lauren Rothman
10.23.14
News

Why Canadian Sex Workers Won't Report Rapes to the Police

Despite widespread concern about reports of gang rapes of sex workers in Newfoundland, those at risk of being attacked haven't looked to the authorities for help.
Sarah Ratchford
10.23.14
Film

Celebrate The Future Of Space Travel With This Cinematic Blast From The Past

To commemorate the deal between NASA and SpaceX, filmmaker Christopher Larson created this inspiring short with classic archival footage and his own cinematography.
Sami Emory
10.23.14
Highlights

Erik Lamela Scores Crazy-Ass Goal With His Legs Crossed

Erik Lamela is a goddamned wizard. This Rabona goal is proof.
Sean Newell
10.23.14
crime & drugs

Computer Generated 10-Year-Old Girl Ignites Ethical Debate with First Pedophile Conviction

An Australian man was convicted this week for webcam sex with "Sweetie," a fake 10-year-old Filipino girl created by a Dutch advocacy group.
Colleen Curry
10.23.14
Words

Desolat’s Pulshar are Primed to Become Your After-Party Preference

The Barcelona-based duo are out to make music that’s hypnotic, deep, sexy, spatial and in some way obscure and mystic.
Christopher Metler
10.23.14
Film

We Spoke To The Puppet Master Behind The Dark Crystal And Labyrinth

Brian Froud talks to The Creators Project about The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson, and your childhood nightmares.
Justin Morrow
10.23.14
Twitter

WikiLeaks is now following people on Twitter

The secretive organization was always talking, never listening, until now
Daniel Stuckey
10.23.14
FRANCE

Banned Comedian and Incendiary Essayist Form Controversial New Political Party in France

A former comedian and an essayist have joined forces in France to advocate a common position.
Etienne Rouillon
10.23.14
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