Copyfight Elsevier sends copyright threat to site for linking to Sci-Hub Cory Doctorow

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algae-gate Grandpa Pudding Brains declares victory over "criminally made algae" Jason Weisberger

politics Trump's base has theories about who sabotaged the reflecting pool Grant St. Clair

Grandpa Pudding Brains pens backstory for nefarious Reflecting Pool vandal Jason Weisberger

politics "Donald Dump" depicts Trump with sludge oozing out of his mouth Jennifer Sandlin

Where disposable income goes to party Burning Man's Orgy Dome got wrecked by 50 mph winds, now needs $30k to get properly erected again Jason Weisberger

hate Indiana Lt. Gov says America needs to rediscover the joy of hatred Jason Weisberger

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News This British family of 8 disappeared into ISIS territory in October 2015 and have never been found Ellsworth Toohey

Science Scientists found ice with a 304-molecule repeating pattern Ellsworth Toohey

gadgets Free Universal Construction Kit: 3D-printable adapters to connect Lego, Duplo, K'Nex, Stickle Bricks and other systems Rob Beschizza

Science Giant 17th-century astrolabe could fetch millions at auction Rob Beschizza

Business Bosch buys Bosch from Bosch and Bosch Rob Beschizza

Science Two condors quietly attempt a comeback humans nearly erased Jason Weisberger

censorship Tennessee librarian fired after refusing to move books that "promote gender confusion" Rob Beschizza

Science More research links artificial sweetener erythritol to stroke risk Rob Beschizza

gadgets Ayaneo suspends pre-orders for portable PC, blaming component costs Rob Beschizza

Fly the silent skies United Airlines' radical new idea: don't blast your phone on the plane Jason Weisberger

books John Shirley's guide to wrecking your career in science fiction John Shirley