Saturday, 11 June 2016

Would humans remain human on Mars?



Low gravity and high radiation: A biologist considers how harsh conditions on Mars might affect human evolution.

Friday, 10 June 2016

The Tyranny of Taste



Once a function of class, taste has become an exercise in randomness. But isn't there anything still unique about us?

Thursday, 9 June 2016

The Parlance of Pilots



The language of the cockpit is irresistibly romantic.

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

Tuesday, 7 June 2016

Safe Space from Microaggressions


If you don’t want to study white writers, don’t major in English.