Martin Robbins
Why 'Female Viagra' Isn't Actually a Great Idea
Would you take medication that increased your chances of having an orgasm if you couldn't mix it with alcohol or birth control pills?
It's Ridiculously Hard to Donate Sperm to the British Government
After a year of being open, the National Sperm Bank has had just nine deposits. But the problem isn't a lack of sperm—it's that donating the stuff is ridiculously tough to do.
Do School Bullies Really Grow Up to Be Sexier Than the Nerds?
Look around you: Our society is practically run by jumped-up, megalomaniac dickheads. Maybe being a bully is good practice for later life?
Not Expanding Heathrow Would Be Crazy, and Here's Why
Ideally, London would not have to build a brand new $78 billion island in the Thames called "Boris."
Are English Schoolkids a Bunch of Racists?
A new survey has found that some kids in the UK hold worrying and warped views about immigration and Islam.
How Did Everyone Get the UK Election So Wrong?
The public, the media, and the pollsters all talked themselves into believing a lie.
The Sad Futility of Trying to Prevent Planes From Crashing
You can't design every single possible death out of a system, as Germanwings flight 4U9525 showed.
This New Face-Detection Technology Could Redefine What It Means to Leave Your House
Which is a pretty fucking terrifying thought.
Could Being Middle Class Kill You?
Working-class people may skip the odd vaccine, but it takes middle-class Californians to be so colossally moronic as to throw measles parties.
Is the West Approaching the Point Where It Doesn't Need Religion Anymore?
Christianity is in a slow, long-term decline.
Sexual Abuse Is a Far Bigger Problem Than False Rape Allegations
Widespread and unjustified skepticism about rape claims could make victims fearful of reporting such a serious crime.