Science

News, commentary, critique, reviews, research and more from the world of science.

Philosophy

Our universe is not just a computer simulation, but try telling that to the billionaires of Big Tech

Michael Marshall - 12th October 2026

The theory that life is just a Matrix-like computer simulation has caught on in Silicon Valley and is taking on increasingly religious tones.

Extremism

Everything I wish you didn’t need to know about race science and so-called “race realists”

James Klock - 2nd October 2026

Recent events thrust eugenics back into the public eye, but we should be under no illusions – the field of "race science" is thoroughly discredited.

Race Science

Why it is reasonable to label Nathan Cofnas’ race realism as pseudoscientific

Pieter Beck - 25th September 2026

"Race realist" Nathan Cofnas claims his "hereditarianist" viewpoint is scientifically accurate - by citing pseudoscientific research and misleading rhetoric.

Science

The longevity protocol of dasatinib and quercetin has shown some promise… but so far, only in mice

Brian Goncus - 16th September 2026

While some early mouse studies show promise for a dasatinib and quercetin longevity cocktail, evidence doesn't yet suggest humans can benefit

Technology

The Turing test is no longer fit for purpose – we need a new benchmark for machine intelligence

Richard Glover - 14th September 2026

When the Turing Test was first proposed, it was never designed to be a definitive test for genuine artificial intelligence.

Technology

Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Hype: Monorail, Monorail, Monorail…

Mark Honeychurch - 7th September 2026

Elon Musk's multiple failed attempts to build his proposed "Hyperloop" transport system have more than a little in common with the conman from The Simpsons.

Philosophy