The CDC recommendations are insane.
Just get rid of the CDC, and replace it with an organization actually trying to control disease.
The Great War
An interesting review of an old book, in the context of current times.
Scientists
Why they sometimes change their minds and disagree.
Part of the problem here is that “science says” has been used as a political bludgeon for too long, particularly with regard to climate.
#Obamagate
…was treason.
Not legally, but effectively. And certainly by a dictionary definition.
[Update a while later]
Link is fixed, sorry.
Journalists
…are not heroes.
No, they’re not. Well, true journalists might be, but these people are hacks.
Epidemiological Models
The real problem with the goes beyond bad code (as is the case with climate).
Superspreading
What causes some to transmit the disease more than others?
[Update a few minutes later]
The immune system may have a unique response to the coronavirus (also an interesting description of how viruses work).
NASA’s Move To Commercial Space
…has saved money. A history of how it happened, including an idiotic quote from Scott Horowitz, who I consider to be corrupt. The IG should have never allowed that revolving door. It was an obvious conflict of interest.
[Friday-morning update]
Related (sort of): An interesting interview with Elon Musk.
Russiagate
It started with Obama’s domestic-spying campaign over Iran.
It’s a good history.
The Artemis Accords
One small step for space law. This is a pretty good overview of the legal situation.