![Nope, these birds are not lesbians [Science Scandal]](http://newstech24.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/nope-these-birds-are-not-lesbians-science-scandal-150x150.jpg "Nope, these birds are not lesbians [Science Scandal]")
Female Laysan albatrosses have a habit of building nests together and sharing child care responsibilities. Does this make them lesbians? Scientists say no. Still, there have been dozens of news headlines trumpeting the discovery of gay marriage among albatrosses. Now, to fight back, two scientists have done a study on how often the media misrepresents animal sexuality. Their findings are hilarious. More … [Read more...]
![What it's like to turn into a robot at work — literally [Robots]](http://newstech24.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/what-its-like-to-turn-into-a-robot-at-work-literally-robots-150x150.jpg "What it's like to turn into a robot at work — literally [Robots]")
Rachel Emma Silverman has penned a fascinating article for The Wall Street Journal in which she describes what it was like to go to work using a telecommuting robot. She embarked on the project to see how feasible it would be to work and collaborate in this way, and to see if it would make her feel closer to far-away co-workers. More … [Read more...]
![The Philosophical Roots of Science Fiction [Open Channel]](http://newstech24.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/the-philosophical-roots-of-science-fiction-open-channel-150x150.jpg "The Philosophical Roots of Science Fiction [Open Channel]")
People use science fiction to illustrate philosophy all the time. From ethical quandaries to the very nature of existence, science fiction's most famous texts are tailor-made for exploring philosophical ideas. In fact, many college campuses now offer courses in the philosophy of science fiction. More … [Read more...]
Last year, artist Jared Krichevsky released a harrowing "realistic" depiction of Dr. Zoidberg from Futurama with torn pants and a tentacled face, ready for mating season. Since then, he's been hard at work bringing even more Futurama favorites to life. More … [Read more...]
![These TARDIS tights leave little to the imagination, are not Dalek-proof [Sci Fashion]](http://newstech24.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/these-tardis-tights-leave-little-to-the-imagination-are-not-dalek-proof-sci-fashion-150x150.png "These TARDIS tights leave little to the imagination, are not Dalek-proof [Sci Fashion]")
If there's ever a gritty adult reboot of Doctor Who brimming with blood and salaciousness, the Doctor will gruffly toss Black Milk's TARDIS leggings ($79.30) at his new companion and mutter, "Oi! We got a dress code 'round here ya know!" Then he will strip down to his bow tie and do nothing but sweaty push-ups for the next 44 minutes. (The dress will set you back $104.50.) More … [Read more...]
![Last month was America's hottest on record. As in ever. [Environment]](http://newstech24.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/last-month-was-americas-hottest-on-record-as-in-ever-environment-150x150.jpg "Last month was America's hottest on record. As in ever. [Environment]")
The graphic up top, borrowed from NOAA's latest State of the Climate Report, really encapsulates everything there is to know about last month's unprecedented temperatures, but here's the relevant bit from the Administration for those of you itching for hard figures: More … [Read more...]