Matt Davis

Matt Davis

Matt Davis writes stories about science, technology, bizarre anecdotes from history, esoteric odds and ends, bleak but nevertheless fascinating environmental issues, and whatever else grabs his easily grabbed attention.

This eccentric Spanish spy received medals of honor from both the Nazis and the Allies. How did he do it, and why?
According to the study, for every extra day a student experienced sleep problems, they were 10% more likely to drop a course.
China is investing a gargantuan amount of money in Africa, but it's leaving many in the global community concerned as to why.
"We don't have to worry about some evil dictator A.I. because we are the A.I. collectively. That seems like the best outcome I can think of," says Elon Musk.
Your brain organizes your memories in your sleep thanks to some incredible neuroscience.
Acetyl-L-carnitine has long been recognized as important for metabolism of fatty acids in mitochondria. Its newly discovered link to depression could one day change the lives of millions.
How is a smartphone made? Nearly every stage in the smartphone life cycle involves something ethically questionable.