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Archives for December 2014

Genetics
Why DNA pioneer James Watson just sold his Nobel Prize for $4.1 millionWhy DNA pioneer James Watson just sold his Nobel Prize for $4.1 million
Genetics

He’s the first Nobel laureate to ever put his medal on the auction block.

By Susannah Locke
Culture
Chris Rock: Everyone in town was up for a part in True Detective, unless they were blackChris Rock: Everyone in town was up for a part in True Detective, unless they were black
Culture

“I go to the movies almost every week, and I can go a month and not see a black woman having an actual speaking part in a movie. That’s the truth,” Chris Rock told The Hollywood Reporter.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Will Smith will be in the Suicide Squad movie. But what is the Suicide Squad?Will Smith will be in the Suicide Squad movie. But what is the Suicide Squad?
Culture

The Suicide Squad doesn’t have the pop culture recognition of the Justice League, the Avengers, or even the Guardians of the Galaxy. You might have some questions. We have answers.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Good news: Google has a plan to kill those annoying CAPTCHA tests on websitesGood news: Google has a plan to kill those annoying CAPTCHA tests on websites
Technology

Coming soon: a much easier way to prove you’re not a robot.

By Joseph Stromberg
archives
Health costs in 2013 grew at slowest rate since 1960Health costs in 2013 grew at slowest rate since 1960
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Health costs grew 3.6 percent in 2013 — the slowest rate since the government started keeping track in 1960.

By Sarah Kliff
Health Care
The “pay less, get more” era of health careThe “pay less, get more” era of health care
Health Care

We usually spend more on health care and get less. Not anymore.

By Sarah Kliff
archives
John McCain insults Hungarian leader, causes international incidentJohn McCain insults Hungarian leader, causes international incident
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McCain infuriated a NATO ally by calling its prime minister a neo-fascist. But he was totally right to.

By Zack Beauchamp
Marijuana Legalization
Can House Republicans “defund” marijuana legalization in DC if it doesn’t cost anything?Can House Republicans “defund” marijuana legalization in DC if it doesn’t cost anything?
Marijuana Legalization

House Republicans want to block funding for a law that doesn’t cost anything.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
The statement from the NYPD officer who killed Eric GarnerThe statement from the NYPD officer who killed Eric Garner
Criminal Justice

Pantaleo offered his condolences to Garner’s family.

By German Lopez
Police Violence
The real scandal of police violence is what’s legalThe real scandal of police violence is what’s legal
Police Violence

We’ve gone too far to protect police officers, and it’s putting innocent people in danger.

By Amanda Taub
Poverty
Cities are trying to restrict feeding the homeless. But other policies actually workCities are trying to restrict feeding the homeless. But other policies actually work
Poverty

Why we shouldn’t be so quick to shame Fort Lauderdale about its homelessness policy

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Culture
Why are so many people upset about the new HD version of The Wire?Why are so many people upset about the new HD version of The Wire?
Culture

It all has to do with aspect ratios. What are those? Read on.

By Emily St. James
Culture
The Sony Pictures hack is a big deal. Here’s why.The Sony Pictures hack is a big deal. Here’s why.
Culture

Mountains of private data were stolen from the company by hackers who may have been working for North Korea.

By Emily St. James
Video
11 reasons we should all move to Sweden11 reasons we should all move to Sweden
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Video

Number four in least corrupt governments. Number one in our hearts.

By Kelsey McKinney and VoxMediaUser2347960
Cybersecurity
Very scary new report says Iranian hackers took control of entire airport security systemsVery scary new report says Iranian hackers took control of entire airport security systems
Cybersecurity

Hackers infiltrated and seized security measures, including gate controls, in at least three countries.

By Max Fisher