Android O, Google’s Next OS, Is Coming to Save Your Phone’s Battery
Google just provided the first peek at the new Android that arrives later this year. The post Android O, Google’s…
Only an End to Global Warming Can Save the Great Barrier Reef
Improvements to water quality or fishing controls don’t prevent underwater heatwaves damaging coral, studies of mass bleaching events reveal The…
Iron Fist Can Totally Break His Fall With a Pole. Physics Says So
In his new show, the superhero catches himself on a pole. Let’s look at the stopping force and acceleration involved.…
Talk to Your Kids About Inappropriate Pics on Facebook
It’s a tough talk, but you’ll be glad you had it. The post Talk to Your Kids About Inappropriate Pics…
Stop Everything, There’s a Red iPhone 7 Now
There’s some iPad news too, but let’s be honest, we’re here for the iPhone. The post Stop Everything, There’s a…
Thank These Riveting Robots for Planes That Don’t Fall Apart
New robots on the Everett, Washington assembly line install the rivets that keep your plane in one piece. The post…
The 11 Best Sci-Fi Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From 2001 to Ex Machina
Settle in for some space odysseys. The post The 11 Best Sci-Fi Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From 2001…
Facebook’s Epic Data Blast Is Good for Everyone—Especially Facebook
Engineers believe they can shove a record amount of data through the internet’s undersea pipes. But the record isn’t as…
The Sad, Unnatural Habitats of Polar Bears in Captivity
They live out their days in zoos, aquariums, and shopping malls. The post The Sad, Unnatural Habitats of Polar Bears…
Beauty and the Beast, Still a Cautionary Tale About the Smart Home
Smart devices are great—until they peep on damsels, kidnap old men, and attack murderous xenophobes. (OK, maybe that last one’s…