Science & Technology
Hacking a Better Future
By Maureen Webb, from Coding Democracy
Techno-vigilantes use their savvy to disrupt the digital landscape–and that can be a good thing.
Visceralizing Uncertainty With Data Science
By Catherine D’Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein, from Data Feminism
When numbers are fickle, scientists turn to new ways to represent uncertainty.
Why Data Science Needs Feminism
By Catherine D’Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein, from Data Feminism
The entanglement of data and power makes feminism a necessity for this growing field.
Uganda’s Homegrown AI
By Ramesh Srinivasan, from Beyond the Valley
When it comes to machine learning and artificial intelligence, one size does not fit all.
Nowhere to Hide: Cyberstalking Surges
By Jessica Cohen
New technology is making it easier than ever for someone to watch you 24/7.
Armageddon Monument
By Bob Berman
Look up, and you’ll see the remnants of an incredible cataclysm first seen on Earth in 1054.
The Technology Pyramid and You
By Doreen Dodgen-Magee; photos courtesy of Rowman & Littlefield.
Consider the technology pyramid when managing your screen time.
Problems with the Scientific Pigeonhole Principle
By Katrina van Grouw
Learn the importance of a scientific name and its origins for classifying different species of animals for easier studying and interbreeding.
