I live and work on the edge of several different worlds: science, technology, society, academia, and writing. It is truly exhilarating trying to see the world from these different perspectives, though it can be exhausting–there’s a reason why I have multiple coffee and espresso machines! …

Now that Halloween is behind us, we’ve a brisk march toward the end of the year in front of us. Here are five quick links to contemplate along the way.

Today we’ve got an interesting look at college degrees and whether or not college has been oversold, a look at Steve Jobs’s Buddhism, growing your …

Find out how about the Slave Leia costume dilemma, meet Thor’s daughter–the fittest woman in the world, learn some life hacks, see why thermostats might soon be cool, and hear an inspiring cover of John Lennon’s Imagine!

1. Slave Leia PSA: How to rock your costume, starring Kaley Cuoco
2. Who is the …