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mental health

Can Pro-Anorexia Websites Actually Help People with Eating Disorders?

It's common practice to condemn pro–eating disorder websites. However, some believe that these so-called "pro-ana" and "pro-mia" spaces—some of which are banned on social networks—offer much-needed community and representation to vulnerable individuals...
Mish Barber Way
10.2.15
Music

Dirty Beats: Hear Music Generated from Bacteria

The Interspecifics Collective sits on the intersection between nature, science, and art.
Anya Tchoupakov
10.2.15
Reviews

Was Matt Damon a Better Astronaut in 'Interstellar' or 'The Martian'?

"Interstellar" and "The Martian" feature starkly contrasting Damonauts.
Becky Ferreira
10.2.15
thump videos

Butch's "Dope" Vid Features Cutting Edge Special Effects and Lots of Sequins

Hop on this time machine back to the 1970s. Don't forget your velour pantsuit!
THUMP Staff
10.2.15
video

Colbert Interviews YouTube Star PewDiePie and Learns to Curse in Swedish

What does being a celebrity mean anymore?
Rachel Pick
10.2.15
Politics

What American Women Really Think of Gun Control

The Oregon college shooting has sparked a renewed push to restrict gun ownership. But how women actually feel about gun laws is more complex than you think.
Zing Tsjeng
10.2.15
Film

'The Martian' Is Pure, Pleasurable Competence Porn

The film starring Matt Damon is the latest installment of an old genre that's all about problem-solving in the face of very intense problems.
David Perry
10.2.15
thump exclusive stream

Stream the Long-Awaited Debut Album from Spanish Underground Heroes Chus & Ceballos

After 15 long years on the road, the "Iberican Sound" innovators have created something special.
David Garber
10.2.15
Reviews

The Inevitable Triumph of 'The Martian'

It would have been really hard for Ridley Scott to fuck this one up.
Jason Koebler
10.2.15
Food

The Disgusting Food of Reddit's Bro-Cooking Community

These greasy bachelors are bringing their "food hacks" to the front page of the internet, with disturbing results.
Sean McTiernan
10.2.15
Sports

Johny Hendricks Hospitalized After Failed Weight Cut, Out of UFC 192

It’s time to take a hard look at the rules of the game.
Fightland Staff
10.2.15
war and conflict

In a Break With Obama, Hillary Clinton Backs No-Fly Zone in Syria

The former secretary of state and 2016 presidential candidate backed a no-fly zone and humanitarian corridors a day after Russia launched airstrikes in Syria.
Liz Fields
10.2.15
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