Interesting (and sad) piece on airport security

The Atlantic's Jeff Goldburg has an article on the stupidity of the TSA's security. Some back and forth with the TSA here

Developments in armor technology

Brings a whole new meaning to Dragon scale armor no? Check out this neat article about armor based on an ancient eel's skin.

War Games

Slate paints a frighting picture of future warriors who fight remotely. Nothing super new but it's a scary trend.