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#SCIENCE — The converter

Synthetic Genomics has created a digital-to-biological converter that uses digital code to create biologics like DNA, RNA, proteins, and viral particles. Karla Lant on Freedom Today, republished from futurism.com.

#CULTURE — The unknkown superstar

In a life bookended by tragedy, Prince Nico Mbarga poured joy into his music, including the most popular song in African history. But his own story has never been told — until now. Michael Stahl for narrative.ly

#DEBATE — Critically critical

Academics like to say that we teach “critical thinking” without thinking too critically about what it means to think critically. Sandy Ikeda for fee.org

#ECONOMICS — Minimum evidence

The real world evidence mounts that minimum wages endanger jobs for low qualified workers. Jeff Guo for Vox

#SOCIETY — Scapitalism

The success of the Scandinavia hinges on its embrace of free-market capitalism, not socialism. Madeline Grant for CapX

#TRANSPORTATION — Triangulated

What do those little triangles above airplane windows mean? Michele Debczak for mentalfloss.com

#TECHNOLOGY — In sync

With smart devices everywhere, it was inevitablet hat sex-toys now can synchronize with porn videos. Patrick Caughill for futurism.com

#FUN — Build a cold one

If summer is too hot for you, check out this igloo building video by the New York Times.