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.
Hacking Isn’t Just a 21st Century Problem
Meet the mischievous computer whizzes who started it all.
Wild Animal Performances: Unsafe For Us, Unhappy For Them
Two documentarians want to do something about it.
‘Educational’ TV Channels More Popular Than You Might Think
But I use that term loosely.
Concepts of Sportsmanship Vary Across Cultures
How do you "play the game the right way"? Depends who you ask.
What Rachel Dolezal Could’ve Learned From Caitlyn Jenner
Honesty truly is the best policy.
Another Day, Another Offended College Student
This time, the graphic novel Persepolis is to blame.
We Don’t Heed Health Warnings on Soda Bottles
Bring on the sugar, we say. Is there any way that can change?
Americans Waste A Lot Of Food, But We’re Ready To Change
The numbers are bad, but it's not too late to take action.
‘Moist’ is One of Our Least Favorite Words, But Not Because of How it Sounds
Why is the word such a wet blanket? Scientists investigate.
Kids Face Mental & Emotional Health Risks From Dehydration
How can we get kids to drink more water?
DVDs Are The Vinyl Records For Future Hipsters
The once-revolutionary technology is headed for the landfill, but it offers advantages that modern video formats can't match.
Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy Memorialized With Asteroid
Live long and prosper...and try not to hit us, please.
Girls Underestimate Their STEM Aptitude, Boys Overestimate
Stereotypes can be hard to shake.
New Ideas for Combating the Deadly Shortage of Viable Transplant Organs
One potential solution is to continually freeze and unfreeze an organ in such a way that ice will never form.
Patrick Stewart, Gay Marriage, and Cake: What More Do You Need?
Gay rights supporter Patrick Stewart sees some nuance in the debate. Do you agree?
Paleontologist Proposes Marriage in Scientific Paper
Caleb M. Brown discovered a new dinosaur species... and used it to help him pop the question.
To Know, Or Not To Know? The Question of Genetic Testing
In the age of genetic testing, the contents of a small white envelope can tell you your future.
Tracy Morgan’s Recovery Speaks to Power of Science
A year after a near-fatal car accident, the comedian has rebounded from a traumatic brain injury.
You Can Tell a Lot About Your Dog Just by Listening
The tonal qualities of a dog's bark can reveal age, gender, breed, and more.
Wanted: 430,000-Year-Old Murder Suspect
Analysis of skeletal remains suggests we've found one of earliest known homicide victims.
Using Trial and Error, New Robot Can Learn Independently
New robot seeks to bring convenience to your life, and can master new tasks on the fly.
Like Humans, Birds Are Smart Shoppers
Birds can differentiate empty peanut shells from full ones — without even cracking them open.
Thought-Controlled Prosthetics Are No Longer Fantasy
Using only his thoughts, a quadriplegic man has successfully tested a robotic arm.
How the Financial Crash Helped MLB Scouts Find the Best Talent
Nassim Taleb's theories on unpredictable events can inform the MLB Draft's selection process.
David Letterman Would Be the Undisputed Web Series King
The late-night host's departure from television is yet another reminder that our media consumption is changing.
Hospitals Giving Out Apple Watch to Aid Cancer Treatment
A UK hospital hopes the device will help patients manage their medication and track their symptoms.
Why Dance is Possibly the Best Activity for Kids
Dance classes are low in physical activity, study says, but there's more to the story.
Losing By A Small Margin Is Actually Encouraging
Whether we're professional athletes or cellphone gamers, falling just short of our goals can be motivating, not crushing.
Leaving Depression Unchecked Elevates Stroke Risk
A study suggests that long-term depression can more than double one's chances of suffering a stroke.