China Wants the Moon. But First, It Has to Spend a Month in Space
Because the space race didn’t end with the Cold War. The post China Wants the Moon. But First, It Has…
North Carolina’s Wild Steeds Bucked the Hurricane (Probably)
Wild, wild horses can’t be dragged away. The post North Carolina’s Wild Steeds Bucked the Hurricane (Probably) appeared first on…
Don’t Get Shaken Up Over California’s Newly Discovered Fault
California is earthquake country, and the San Andreas isn’t the only fault in the game. The post Don’t Get Shaken…
How the Alt-Right Grew From an Obscure Racist Cabal
The National Policy Institute spread the term “alt-right.” It’s a white nationalist think tank (and an academic version of 4chan).…
People Displaced by Hurricane Matthew Can Stay at Free AirBnbs
Airbnb is offering more than 3,000 accommodations to Hurricane Matthew victims, free of charge. The post People Displaced by Hurricane…
An Ode to the Rosetta Spacecraft as It Flings Itself Into a Comet
Time to break out the tissues, space fans. The post An Ode to the Rosetta Spacecraft as It Flings Itself…
NASA’s Gecko-Inspired Robots Can Climb Pretty Much Anything
Space exploration is hard, but these robots are ready to climb pretty much anything. The post NASA’s Gecko-Inspired Robots Can…
How Photographers Get the Perfect Shot—and Your Attention
Three professionals reveal how they transform everyday objects—a glass of whiskey, an elegant shoe—into images that make you want what…
NASA Finds More Evidence of Water Plumes on Jupiter’s Moon Europa
It’s not aliens. Everyone calm the heck down. The post NASA Finds More Evidence of Water Plumes on Jupiter’s Moon…
To Save the Oceans, These Guys Are Turning to Sci-Fi
How do you make people care about oceans? Hit them right in the nerd. The post To Save the Oceans,…