As I prepare to head off to Dublin this weekend to attend Web Summit, I’m reminded of another overwhelming gathering of geeks (and those who wish to profit from them). I’m talking of course about South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive, which today finds itself in the proverbial PR pickle.

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Three new studies published this week have used ancient DNA to tackle longstanding historical questions about the Black Death, the first Americans, and the Shroud of Turin.

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After Danish toy brand Lego refused to fill an order, placed by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, for millions of LEGO bricks, the internet exploded with dismay–and with offers of Lego donations from individuals’ private collections to fill the artist’s need.

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Eating processed meats cause cancer. Here’s why the increased risk is relatively small.

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Jack Dorsey is well schooled on entrepreneurship, having founded both Twitter and Square. On Tuesday, he’s getting a crash course on being a public company CEO. The microblogging site reported fourth-quarter sales forecasts that could miss estimates, as well as decelerating user growth, sending the stock down as much as 11% in after-hours trading.

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Apple shares rise modestly after iPhone sales in China rise sharply, defying economic headwinds

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