Guest Thinkers — September 8, 2011 My New Blog, Duly Noted, Launches at In These Times Lindsay Beyerstein Copy a link to the article entitled http://My%20New%20Blog,%20Duly%20Noted,%20Launches%20at%20In%20These%20Times Share My New Blog, Duly Noted, Launches at In These Times on Facebook Share My New Blog, Duly Noted, Launches at In These Times on Twitter (X) Share My New Blog, Duly Noted, Launches at In These Times on LinkedIn My new blog, Duly Noted, is live at In These Times. Check it out.
Strange Maps America’s news deserts are spreading Most counties in the U.S. have only one local newspaper, often one that publishes weekly instead of daily.
Neuropsych Eyes wide shut: Why psychedelic trips intensify when you close your eyes A recent study suggests that exposure to visual stimuli diminishes 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?
The Future Making microbots smart What would it take to create a truly intelligent microbot, one that can operate independently?
Surprising Science Making Green Cash from Trash A Belgian company is working on mining landfills to remove raw materials and make energy and building materials out of them, and then redevelop the land.