Orion Jones

Orion Jones

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Emer O'Toole has some advice for preparing women for the summer months. The short story writer sprung into (in)action when she saw how ingrained many gender roles had become. 
While literature has been criticized as a corrupting influence at different points in history, recent research suggests that works of fiction draw out the empathy in us, encouraging justice. 
Perhaps the world's most modern instrument, engineers and DJs behind the Reactable are sharing their tracks' layers to make remixing free and easy to anyone who wants to try. 
British scientists have created artificial muscles that mimic the actual muscle of squids, helping researchers create active-camouflage clothing and smart skin to regulate our temperature. 
While many businesses are predicting big money from Big Data, Peter Fader thinks that today's data analysis tools serve us quite well. There is actually little to gain with more data. 
Not fearing this age's breakneck technological change, two of the nation's most prestigious universities are set to offer their classes to anyone in the world with an Internet connection. 
A new company has been launched with the specific purpose of mining near-Earth asteroids for precious metals. Without massive technological advancement, however, the economics won't work.