By: Robin Andrews/IFLScience The basic principle of net neutrality is hard to disagree with. It posits that Internet service providers and state organizations regulating the Internet must treat all websites equally, and must not discriminate in any manner. It ensures the Web remains open and free to access for all. Thanks to the actions of…
Elon Musk And Puerto Rico’s Governor Discuss Potential For Tesla To Rebuild The Island’s Electrical System
By: Patrick Caughill/Futurism Elon Musk says that Tesla can rebuild Puerto Rico’s electricity system with independent solar and battery systems. In a response to Twitter user’s question about Musk’s ability to revamp the island’s power infrastructure, he said: The Tesla team has done this for many smaller islands around the world, but there is no scalability…
Ohio Cop Shoots Journalist For Taking Photos Of A Thunderstorm
By: ANTIMEDIA — A police officer in Clark County, Ohio, opened fire on a journalist Monday night after he mistook the reporter’s camera equipment for a weapon. The incident occurred around 10 pm after Andy Grimm, a photographer for the New Carlisle News who was out photographing a thunderstorm — due to pass the small town about…
New Law Lets Police Confiscate Guns “Without Due Process” If Someone Reports You
By: Rachel Blevins/The Free Thought Project Critics of the new law argue that it takes away an individual’s right to due process, by confiscating his or her guns based on a single complaint A new law in Oregon could lead to residents having all of their guns confiscated based on a single complaint, raising concerns about the…
Dog Helps Kids Testify Against Abusers — Because He Knows Exactly What They’ve Been Through
By: Jessica Peralta/The Dodo With scars wrapping his white muzzle, the 5-year-old Siberian husky is a picture of true resilience. Not only has he overcome his emotional scars, but he now spends his days helping others like himself — children who’ve suffered physical and sexual abuse. “Patriot’s work with abuse victims stems from his understanding and…
New Florida Law Will Allow ANY RESIDENT To Challenge ANYTHING Taught In Science Class
By: Robin Andrews/IFL Science Few rational people would argue that evolutionary biology and climate change should be taught in parallel with “intelligent design” and climate denialism. Teaching about them is fine, but elevating them to the same level of scientific renown as the former theories is not just disingenuous, but dangerous. Unfortunately, thanks to a new piece of legislation in Florida,…
Afghan All-Girl Team Denied Entry To US For “Global” Robot Building Competition
By: Stephen Luntz/IFLScience A team of six teenage Afghan girls has been prevented from fully participating in an international robotics competition because they could not get a visa to the United States. Their robot will still be able to compete, and the girls can engage by video. The reasons for the decision are not public, but…
EPA To Revoke “Clean Water Rule” And Put 100 Million Americans At Risk
By: Robin Andrews/IFL Science You may not have heard of the Clean Water Rule, or even the Clean Water Act on which it’s based, but if you live in the US it has a direct impact on your life. Essentially, it ensures that all waterways that provide drinkable water to the US population remain protected and free from…
Glastonbury Crowd Form World’s Biggest Ever Human Peace Sign
By: Mel Ramsay/Community If you’re anything like me, you’ve been watching your news feeds with a quiet, burning hatred over the last couple of days. More so than usual. Why? Because it’s Glastonbury time and every single person you know has apparently managed to blag the ‘near-impossible’ tickets. Bastards. To be fair, there’s probably more fun…