Why You Should Put Your Supercomputer in Wyoming
A new supercomputer for the National Center for Atmospheric Research gets to work studying climate and solar flares—and prepares for…
Typeshift Enlightens Word Nerds With Masterful Game Design
The latest from smartphone smart-game guru Zach Gage is an addictive riff on crosswords and a master class in smart…
Boeing’s Test Protocol for New Planes Is as Brutal As You’d Hope
Today will be easy. Tomorrow, not so much. The post Boeing’s Test Protocol for New Planes Is as Brutal As…
Silicon Valley’s Plot to Reinvent the Dreaded Conference Call
Meetings have always been torture. But now the tech industry is threatening to make them work. The post Silicon Valley’s…
Hey Tech Giants: How About Action on Diversity, Not Just Reports?
Maybe the best way to show commitment to change is to actually change. The post Hey Tech Giants: How About…
Elon Musk Isn’t the Only One Trying to Computerize Your Brain
These companies are applying the Silicon Valley playbook to neuroscience. The post Elon Musk Isn’t the Only One Trying to…
Yes, Spider-Man Can Jump 6 Meters Onto a Moving Ferry. Physics Says So
Let’s do some video analysis (homework included). The post Yes, Spider-Man Can Jump 6 Meters Onto a Moving Ferry. Physics…
For Google, the AI Talent Race Leads Straight to Canada
America’s biggest tech companies are remaking the internet through artificial intelligence—and they’re looking north to Canada to advance AI itself.…
Marco Rubio Says Hack Attempts From Russia Targeted Him, Too
Attempted intrusions against any senator aren’t surprising. But they’re a reminder election hacking shouldn’t be a partisan issue. The post…
A Silicon Valley Lawmaker’s $1 Trillion Plan to Save Trump Country
Silicon Valley’s newest member of Congress wants lawmakers to embrace one of tech’s favorite ideas: a basic income to counter…