Creating Artificial Life

We’re understanding enough about genetics and biology that we’re getting closer to creating artificial life. The folks that made the Continue reading →

Ancient Viruses Hide Inside Us

Our DNA includes the DNA of probably defunct viruses. Viruses operate by making host cells create more of the virus’ Continue reading →

Media Scares Mapped

The media love a good story, or at least one that gets everyone’s attention – even if it isn’t the Continue reading →

Income Retirement Inequality

Income inequality is typically discussed as a 1% versus 99% generality. Increased life expectancy and the benefits of retiring later Continue reading →

Data That Matters January 2016

Air pollution kills ~ 4,500,000 people annually. US forest fires cost a record $1.7B in 2015. Job growth has been Continue reading →

The Elderly Homeless

“In the early 1990s, only 11 percent of the adult homeless population was aged 50 and over. That percentage was Continue reading →

Cancer Decreases

Cancer continues to be the second most likely cause of death in America, but isn’t killing as often as it Continue reading →

More Jobs Less Pay

The good news: job growth continues, and if it continues at this pace should fully recover within about two years. Continue reading →