Gerrymandering Is Illegal, But Only Mathematicians Can Prove It
Powerful new quantitative tools are now available to combat partisan bias in the drawing of voting districts. The post Gerrymandering…
Bask in the Glory of the Horsepower-Happy New York Auto Show
From the ludicrous Dodge Demon to the new Mercedes AMG, this year’s show is all about power. The post Bask…
Doctor Who’s New Season Starts Off With a Dose of…Douglas Adams?
A little <em>Hitchhiker’s Guide</em> and a lot of Easter eggs start off Capaldi’s last season with some much-needed levity. The…
A Chip Revolution Will Bring Better VR Sooner Than You Think
To create more immersive worlds, VR makers are turning to the same kinds of chips powering the artificial intelligence explosion.…
Security News This Week: Nasty Microsoft Word ‘Booby Trap’ Loaded PCs With Malware
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth but that still deserve…
Genetically Modified Humans Are Pure Fiction—But Not for Long
Author Daniel Suarez has envisioned humanity’s highly enhanced future, and it’s astonishing. The post Genetically Modified Humans Are Pure Fiction—But…
3-D TV Tech Finally Finds Good Use Streaming NBA Action in Virtual Reality
If you want to see one of the most eye-pleasing presentations of sports in VR, few options look better than…
Don’t Despair: Big Ideas Can Still Change The World
What UFOs and neoliberalism show us about how ideas can triumph over stubborn human perception. The post Don’t Despair: Big…
Taser’s Free Body Cameras Are Good for Cops, Not the People
Opinion: Free body cameras may help police, but they come at a cost to civil liberties. The post Taser’s Free…
Space Photos of the Week: Gasbag Starburst Galaxy Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Making Stars
Auroras on Uranus, sand dunes on Mars, and a look at Earth glittering with lights at night. The post Space…