Submissions by theoneill

Tragically Well Known

The Evolution of Economic Rationality: Do Monkeys Understand Money?

American lawns take up the same area as NY state, cost $40 billion a year

A supercomputer at home

Brain scans show "sleeping on a problem" at work

Tiny fishing reel gets DNA researchers out of a tangle

Fossil finds suggest an early origin for human speech

JL on Female Founders

"Humanization" is fueling explosive (and weird) growth in the pet industry

JL: Why I Do YC

Hello: Macs are about to get interesting again

Species Extinction Threat Underestimated Due To Math Glitch

Wealth as an evolutionary force: rich women had 2x as many grandchildren as poor ones

Lost in E-Mail, Tech Firms Face Self-Made Beast

A Redesign at Skype

The richer a society or peer group, the less important visible spending becomes.

The exploitation of Aids

The Economy: Why It’s Worse Than You Think

Oil hits $139 as jobless figures stun US

Mossberg: Firefox 3.0 Is the Best Browser, for Now

A Timeless, Desert Island Language

The philosophy of physiognomy

Money doesn't buy happiness, but success does...

Teach for America Sees Surge in Popularity

Italian’s Detention Illustrates Dangers Foreign Visitors Face