Wikipedia Volunteer Uncovers Decade-Long Campaign That Created 335 Articles About One Composer Summary Wikipedia volunteer Grnrchst uncovered a long-running operation that produced hundreds of Wikipedia entries for composer David Woodard…
5% of Americans are Cancer Survivors – and They’re Living Longer Summary The Wall Street Journal (via Slashdot) reports that the United States is home to more than 18 million…
Intel is Getting a $2 Billion Investment From SoftBank Summary SoftBank has agreed to invest $2 billion in Intel, buying common stock at $23 per share, according to reports. The…
Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley Summary This WIRED “Uncanny Valley” podcast episode features staff writer Caroline Haskins explaining what Palantir actually does, why it’s controversial, and…
How Microschools Became the Latest Tech Mogul Obsession Summary The article traces how wealthy Silicon Valley figures — notably Elon Musk, but also investors and founders like Marc Andreessen, Peter…
Tech in the Classroom: A History of Hype and Hysteria Summary This Wired photo-essay traces five decades of moral panics about classroom technology — from calculators and computers to interactive…
Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility Summary This Nature editorial condemns the US decision, announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, to cancel 22 grants for mRNA vaccine…
Summary Amphibious Anthropologies: Living in Wet Environments (eds. Alejandro Camargo, Luisa Cortesi, Franz Krause) collects nine essays showing how communities in coastal zones, floodplains, marshes and other ‘in-between’ places have…
Controversial climate report from Trump team galvanises scientists into action Summary A US Department of Energy report concluded that global warming is “less damaging economically than commonly believed.” Many climate…
Summary The UK government’s Strategic Partnership Arrangement 2024 (SPA24) with Microsoft is expected to see around £9 billion committed over five years (roughly £1.9 billion per year). The Register has…
