HYPOCRISY
For many scientists, doctors, and philosophers, Qatar’s hostility to many vulnerable groups makes it ill-suited to host a convention on ethical questions.
Adam Kovac is a journalist currently based in New York City. His work has appeared in RollingStone.com, Esquire.com, The Cut, USA Today, VICE and others. He thinks about death a bit too much.
THE WORLD IS (NOT) A VAMPIRE
For nearly three decades, experts have devoted time and resources to studying the vampiric behaviors described by “Renfield’s Syndrome.” The problem is that it’s totally made-up.
EXHALE
Air pollution’s effects extend to the performance of professional sports players, a new study has found.
‘ISN’T IT NEAT?’
His singing brought him fame—but his real passion is teaching people to raise insects.
OFF THE DEEP END
The crew of the E/V Nautilus has already spotted whale corpses, octopus gardens, and the wreckage of German submarines sitting on the ocean floor. There’s much more to see.
MEMENTO MORI
The line between life and death seems simple, but changes to the law behind it could spark another culture war.