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Brandon A. Weber
Contributing Writer
Brandon Weber has been writing and creating viral joy on the Innerwebz for over 7 years at Upworthy, The Progressive, Big Think, and more. His book on forgotten histories of unions, working people, veterans, and other marginalized people is available on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Powell's.
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Using advanced laser technology, scientists at NASA will track global changes in ice with greater accuracy.
Some parts of the world are going backward right now. Where will it leave us?
In a new book co-authored with Avis Lang, Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the morally complicated, symbiotic relationship between science and the military.
A new study asks the question: can a massive solar and wind farm be implemented in the Sahara? According to at least one of the authors, it's possible to create these solar and wind farms with technology available right now.
About twice the size of Earth, 503b orbits its own star every six days.
Bernie Sanders introduces an act to Congress named for the uber-wealthy head of Amazon aiming to make wealthy companies pay for any employees receiving public assistance.
Calling all enterprising scientists who are dying to retire ... or just put some cool cash into the bank.
"Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt"
It now moves to a full hearing in front of the arbitrator.
LEGO folks built an actual, full-sized replica of the Bugatti Chiron—and drove it. What's next, a Mars rover?
The state joins Washington, D.C. in eliminating a predatory system that preys upon low-income people and favors the wealthy.
An interesting take on "fixing" the rampant corporate supremacy of the last 40 years.
Microsoft Windows 95 was launched exactly 23 years ago today, selling for the tidy sum of $209.95. Now you can download it for free on almost any device. Go ahead. You know you want to.
"Hang on, Mom. My coffee just flew in." IBM just filed a patent for drones to deliver coffee to people that they “sense” need it.
It’s a start. More to come?
A group affiliated with the Russian government has been found by Microsoft to have created at least six 'spear phishing' websites targeting U.S elections, and it's certain there there will be more before November.
The coming few years should really tell us a lot more about them.
Accomplishments? Yes, Aretha Franklin had them.