"Surprising observations push science forward." Insightful piece by @JuliaGalef via @laurahelmuth

"Parasitic" Robots Are Designed To Suck Pollution From City Air

How people realize what to do in life, a graphic by @annavitals from this story

Breathtaking views of the universe from 2014

In a New Approach to Fighting Disease, Helpful Genetic Mutations Are Sought

"I try to give meaning to my existence through my work." - Werner Herzog via @BrainPicker

Thank you @laurahillenbran #unbrokenmovie is such an important story of perseverance, courage and forgiveness.

The Craziest Sci-Fi Fantasies That Got Closer to Reality This Year #science

RT @osfund: .@hastingscenter report calls synthetic biology a tech breakthrough on a par with the automobile and the Internet …

Why an evidence-based mindset is critical for looking at the world: @sapinker via @slate