On Subways, We’re Anti-Social But Also Nicer Than You Think
A study of the New York City subway reveals the social complexity of our everyday commute.
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It’s True, Thinking Hard Really Can Wear You Out
Science proves what we already suspected. Hard thinking really does wear out our bodies, though we can’t actually explain why.
How Startup Culture Is Transforming Philanthropy
For better or worse, a generation of young, rich tech figures are changing how cultural projects are funded.
Do Tablets Impede Kids’ Ability To Be Self-Reliant?
On the Bits blog, Nick Bilton checks in with scientists about the effects of tablets and phones on young children.
We’re Getting Close To 3-D Printing For Organs
Personal 3-D printing is a beautiful idea that may have gotten its first killer app--saving your life.
Can BuzzFeed Reinvent Ads With The Perfect Viral Formula?
BuzzFeed isn’t selling its audience to advertisers. It’s selling them an understanding of how things go viral.
Are Brain Games Bunk?
Sorry--all those number games might not actually improve your intelligence overall.
What Google’s Cafeterias Can Teach Us About School Lunches
Silicon Valley employees routinely get the best and healthiest food at work. Doing something similar in our schools isn’t as crazy as it seems.
Nuclear Fallout Kills 370 Times Fewer People Than Coal
A nuclear reactor meltdown is mankind’s worst sci-fi nightmare, and NASA says it’s not nearly as lethal as the coal we burn every day.
Thanks To Millennials, All KFC “Chicken” Could Be Boneless In 5 Years
KFC is rolling out Original Recipe Boneless "chicken." And it could completely replace the original Original Recipe.
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