What if Quantum Computers Used Hard Drives Made of DNA?
You can’t save data on a quantum computer. So a commercial one will need to use vintage tech—ultra dense hard…
Supersonic Planes Are Mounting a Comeback—Without That Earth-Shaking Boom
You could be flying cross-country at better than Mach 1 within a decade. The post Supersonic Planes Are Mounting a…
The Great Lie of American Flood Risk
A national program sells flood insurance to millions of Americans—using flood projections that are sometimes decades out of date. The…
The Real Problem With Rex Tillerson’s Stupid Made-Up Name Is That It’s Just Not Stupid Enough
Wayne Tracker? Really? That’s the best you could do? The post The Real Problem With Rex Tillerson’s Stupid Made-Up Name…
It’s Time for Facebook to Deal With the Grimy History of Revenge Porn
After the Marines United scandal, the social-media behemoth has to make some decisions. The post It’s Time for Facebook to…
9 Magical Photos of California’s Wildflower Super Bloom
It’s the most significant bloom in 20 years. The post 9 Magical Photos of California’s Wildflower Super Bloom appeared first…
The Pollster Who Predicted Trump Thinks Geert Wilders Could Win Too
USC economist Arie Kapteyn’s polling model picked up on nationalist sentiment in the US, and it’s seeing the same spike…
Cutting Social Services Only Makes the Robotic Takeover Worse
Opinion: As industry embraces autonomous vehicles, drivers—and their families—may be left behind. The post Cutting Social Services Only Makes the…
Intel’s 15 Billion Reasons Why an AI Chip Revolution Has Arrived
The world’s largest chip maker is on an AI chip spending spree. The post Intel’s 15 Billion Reasons Why an…
How Delta and Alessi Brought High Design to 30,000 Feet
Alessi’s gorgeous designs say a lot about the state of airlines, and why your experience at the back of the…