Natalie Shoemaker
Natalie has been writing professionally for about 6 years. After graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in Feature Writing, she snagged a job at PCMag.com where she had the opportunity to review all the latest consumer gadgets. Since then she has become a writer for hire, freelancing for various websites. In her spare time, you may find her riding her motorcycle, reading YA novels, hiking, or playing video games. Follow her on Twitter: @nat_schumaker
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How a 3-Day Weekend Can Curb Climate Change
Universal Basic Income (UBI) and the movement towards a shorter work week is not just a solution to inequality, but one also aimed at stabilizing the environment.
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Two New Studies Explain How Memories Are "Pruned" During Sleep
The pair of papers suggest that sleep is crucial in order to wipe out memories. Yep – it turns out that, sometimes, it's smart to forget.
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Want to Raise a Smart, Young Scientist? Try This
Amazon introduces a monthly STEM toy subscription box aimed at kids – because we're all born curious.
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How Basic Income Could Unlock Humanity's Altruism and Creativity
Universal Basic Income an expensive system to be sure, but social justice commentator Eva Cox argues that the societal returns will be worth the investment. Â
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Here's Why Comparing Executive Order Numbers Is a Waste of Time
Over the course of his presidency, Barack Obama issued a total of 276 executive orders. So, what exactly does that mean?
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Basic Income Could Be the Safety Net Mistreated Employees Need
A universal basic income (UBI) policy could change how we evaluate the meaning and quality of work in our society.
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Elon Musk, DuPont, and HP Call on Trump To Honor the Paris Agreement
More than 630 companies are calling out President-elect Donald Trump in an open letter. It asks him to keep the promises the United States made during the Paris Agreement and move us closer to a low-carbon economy.
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Is Working Less the Solution to Being "Workless"?
Louise Tarrant argues less work is not weakness, but a sign of prosperity and a necessity to the coming automation.
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Did Global Warming Go on Hiatus for 15 Years?
How did earlier records get it so wrong, and why do scientists believe they're right this time?
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How the Heck We'll Pay for a Universal Basic Income
What would it take to adopt a basic income? Frank Stilwell, a Professor Emeritus in Political Economy at the University of Sydney, explains the pros and cons.