Minnesota is set to become the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage. (via Feministing) Outdated policies on sexual behavior in the military is adversely affecting women. (via Scientific American) Lemurs may hibernate underground. (via SciLogs) Circadian rhythm “clock” genes are altered in depressed people. (via UC Irvine) Featured image: Human Rights Campaign. Got a link you think ... »
There is an effort underway in Congress to name a science laureate. (HT: NPR) We’ve hit a scary climate change milestone. (via Discovery News) The California Assembly passes protections for trans* youth. (via The Los Angeles Times) A high school student faces a backlash when he tries to get the 10 Commandments removed from his school. (via Raw Story) Featured image credit: Graf Spee Got a li... »
The Minnesota house passes marriage equality. (via Think Progress) Teen develops a plugin that can be used to avoid TV spoilers. (via Phys.org) Texas high school cheerleaders can put Bible verses on banners displayed at football games. (via NBC News) Missouri is falling victim to UN conspiracy theories. (via The St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Featured image credit: Maggie Winters Got a link you think we... »
Bioengineered teeth from stem cells could regrow your whole tooth. (via Science World Report) 78,000 apply for a one-way trip to Mars. (via Time) Top general blames military sexual assault on “hookup culture.” Oh brother. (via Feministing) What the Internet fame of Charles Ramsey tells us about race and community. (via ThinkProgress) Got a link you think we should know about? Contact u... »
The paleo diet is not based on science. (via io9) When working with men, women don’t give themselves enough credit. (via Phys.org) Female purity is hogwash. (via Jezebel) A Christian printing company refuses to print gay rights shirts for atheists. (via Raw Story) Featured image credit: mwboeckmann Got a link you think we should know about? Contact us here. »
An Air Force officer in charge of sexual assault prevention is himself arrested for sexual assault. (via ARLNow) Female superheroes aren’t included in ensemble photos and memorabilia. (via Super Ladies: Missing) Antibiotics could cure chronic back pain in up to 40% of patients. (via The Guardian) Sady Doyle asks comic Sam Morril why he tells so many rape jokes, to no response. Trigger warnin... »
The clouded leopard is probably extinct. (via Scientific American) The real science behind Iron Man’s suit. (via Discovery News) Abercrombie doesn’t want disgusting fat people wearing its clothes. (via Jezebel) NASA high school STEM challenge announces the winning team. (via Phys.org) Featured image credit: luke.baldacchino Got a link you think we should know about? Contact us here. »
Don’t tell that random woman on the street that she’s hot. Just don’t. (via Brute Reason) Are these three rocks from the 1908 Tunguska incident? (via Discovery News) The rhino population may be wiped out in Mozambique. (via Phys.org) We are all Amanda Knox. (via Jezebel) Featured image credit: jnissa Got a link you think we should know about? Contact us here. »
