It’s not just their way of expressing pleasure. Purring has benefited cats over the course of their evolution This article was originally published by Scientific American. Over the course of evolution, purring has probably offered some selective advantage to cats. Read The Rest ☞Filed under: Recommended Reading

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In January 2009, Barack Obama entered the Oval Office projecting idealism and proud to be the constitutional law professor devoted to turning democratic principles into action. Read The Rest ☞Filed under: Recommended Reading

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According to newly published documents, Western spy agencies like the GCHQ and NSA have developed sophisticated online operations in which covert agents infiltrate online communities, networks and forums in order to “manipulate, deceive”—even destroy the reputations of—targeted individuals and Read The Rest ☞Filed under: Recommended Reading

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Packs of Chihuahuas are scaring children and others in Phoenix, Ariz., according to an animal facility there and multiple media reports. The packs consist of up to 12 Chihuahuas — and they’re not usually happy. Read The Rest ☞Filed under: Recommended Reading Tagged: read

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It’s still one of the greatest magazines about science fiction of all time, and you can read Starlog for free over at the Internet Archive. The first issue includes a great look at Star Trek from the perspective of a mid-1970s fan, plus a look at how Space: 1999 is changing in its second season. … Continue reading →

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