Genetic researchers are developing all manner of crops aimed at helping people in developing countries, including such plants as such as "golden rice" that provides up to 50% of a person's vitamin A needs in one meal, which in turn is essential for preventing blindness. Unfortunately, the EU's hideously restrictive bioengineering policies are playing havoc with these policies, and preventing the crops from getting to the people who could use them most. Read the full story.

Thoughts on the death of Jamie Kane, just another character in an alternate reality game. Read the full story.

Kenneth Hite offers his thoughts on GenCon 2005, including the con's atmosphere, it's hits, and its near-misses. Read the full story.

The author of Delta Green: Countdown's excellent "Night Floors" scenario is releasing a new Hastur-mythos themed horror supplement called Insylum. Read the full story.

The Mars rover Spirit has climbed up Husband Hill, which will grant it sweeping views of the Red Planet's landscape. Read the full story.

News and interviews from GenCon 2005. Read the full story.

Snopes explains the context of this Barbara Bush quote "Why should we hear about body bags and deaths? It's not relevant. So why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?" Read the full story.

The story of how PayPal evolved from a libertarian vision of alternative currency beyond government control to a craven mishmash all too eager to do the regulator's bidding. Read the full story.

Mur talks about podcasts by geek women, her new podcast, I Should Be Writing, and her cool and froody new t-shirts. Read the full story.

It's been years since Nuketown has published fiction, but with its redesign approuching, its time to ask the question: should the ol'thermonuclear start publishing short stories again?