I went on Minnesota Public Radio's The Daily Circuit last week to talk about some of the most interesting science stories of the year. We had an hour. Naturally, we barely scratched the surface. (You'd be amazed how quickly an hour goes by on the radio.) We hit some cool stuff in space, questions about climate change, the politics of science, and more. What were your favorite stories of 2013? What do you think we missed?
The most interesting science news of 2013
Study finds most new articles generated by AI
A study of online content finds that the quantity of AI-generated articles now exceeds the number posted by human authors. But it's been a close-run thing for about 12 months,… READ THE REST
Thermal cameras show our noses cool when we are stressed
You might hide your bout of acute stress from human observers, but thermal imaging cameras won't be fooled: our noses cool sharply when we're under pressure, the result of our… READ THE REST
AOL ends dial-up service
Announced only a few weeks ago but long in coming, AOL's dial-up internet service dies today. The "final screech" is nigh, writes Rob Wile, lamenting the modem's last gasp. At… READ THE REST
WordPress is easy-peasy to run with Hostinger Web Hosting
TL;DR: Manage up to 25 WordPress sites with ease for only $69.99 (MSRP $306.74) for a 2-year subscription to Hostinger. Website hosting and editing has come a long way, but it's still… READ THE REST
Banish desktop envy with this elevated monitor — now less than $200
TL;DR: Work, create, and play in full color with the Mobile Pixels 27" UHD Monitor for just $169.99 (Reg. $259.99) through Jan. 1, 2026. Have you always wanted to level up your desktop… READ THE REST
Buying refurbished? This Apple MacBook Air is the real deal.
TL;DR: Get an Apple laptop for an unprecedented price with this refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ (2020) for just $384.99 (Reg. $999). Refurbished computers are all the rage for a reason. They're not… READ THE REST
