Politics & Current Affairs — July 31, 2009

Rep Henry Waxman – Congress will not participate in Obamacare!!!

Why does Waxman think he is so much better than us? Shouldn't congress reap what they sow?

Why did Waxman and Demcrats defeat an amendment by Rep. Paul Ryan to put congress on the same public health care they are trying to impose on us? Why are they so special? They are public servants!! They work for us! But seems like the bills they pass don’t apply to them. What makes Waxman so much better than us?

Starts With A Bang

The idea that matter is mostly empty space is mostly wrong

Practically all of the matter we see and interact with is made of atoms, which are mostly empty space. Then why is reality so... solid?

Strange Maps

America’s news deserts are growing

Most counties in the U.S. have only one local newspaper, often one that publishes weekly instead of daily.

Two people walking past a dark brick wall with numerous security cameras pointing in various directions.

The Present

Are smart cities a wise idea?

When Google runs a smart city, who owns the data?

Illustration of a young woman with closed eyes, smiling, next to a large, detailed eye and surrounded by vibrant, abstract elements and smiley faces.

Neuropsych

Eyes wide shut: Why closing your eyes intensifies psychedelic trips

A recent study suggests that exposure to visual stimuli can diminish the effects of psychedelic drugs.

Starts With A Bang

The big idea of Grand Unified Theories of physics

If the electromagnetic and weak forces unify to make the electroweak force, maybe, at higher energies, something even grander happens?

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Lawyers getting big tax break! From the Dems. of course!!

Democrats who benefit most from trial lawyer donations are getting set to pass a bill to give lawyers $1.6 Billion tax break. Wow, wish I could get the kind of payback!