Dustin Petzold
Ideafeed Editor
Dustin is a writer based in Washington DC. He is a co-founder of Crooked Scoreboard, a blog focused on humor and culture in sports. He is a donut connoisseur, and he likes to keep his bio brief.
Meet the mischievous computer whizzes who started it all.
Two documentarians want to do something about it.
But I use that term loosely.
How do you “play the game the right way”? Depends who you ask.
Honesty truly is the best policy.
This time, the graphic novel Persepolis is to blame.
Bring on the sugar, we say. Is there any way that can change?
The numbers are bad, but it’s not too late to take action.
Why is the word such a wet blanket? Scientists investigate.
How can we get kids to drink more water?
The once-revolutionary technology is headed for the landfill, but it offers advantages that modern video formats can’t match.
Live long and prosper…and try not to hit us, please.
Stereotypes can be hard to shake.
One potential solution is to continually freeze and unfreeze an organ in such a way that ice will never form.
Gay rights supporter Patrick Stewart sees some nuance in the debate. Do you agree?
Caleb M. Brown discovered a new dinosaur species… and used it to help him pop the question.
In the age of genetic testing, the contents of a small white envelope can tell you your future.
A year after a near-fatal car accident, the comedian has rebounded from a traumatic brain injury.
The tonal qualities of a dog’s bark can reveal age, gender, breed, and more.
Analysis of skeletal remains suggests we’ve found one of earliest known homicide victims.
New robot seeks to bring convenience to your life, and can master new tasks on the fly.
Birds can differentiate empty peanut shells from full ones — without even cracking them open.
Using only his thoughts, a quadriplegic man has successfully tested a robotic arm.
Nassim Taleb’s theories on unpredictable events can inform the MLB Draft’s selection process.
The late-night host’s departure from television is yet another reminder that our media consumption is changing.
A UK hospital hopes the device will help patients manage their medication and track their symptoms.
Dance classes are low in physical activity, study says, but there’s more to the story.
Whether we’re professional athletes or cellphone gamers, falling just short of our goals can be motivating, not crushing.
A study suggests that long-term depression can more than double one’s chances of suffering a stroke.