The FDA Wants to Regulate Edited Animal Genes As Drugs
To the FDA, edited DNA does the same thing as drugs: It changes the way bodies work. The post The…
Oscars 2017: La La Land Lands Record-Tying 14 Nominations
Films like ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Manchester By the Sea’ also got a lot of love from the Academy. The post Oscars…
The Army’s First New Pistol in 35 Years Features A Modular Design
The Army’s new handgun choice focuses on flexibility and future-proofing. The post The Army’s First New Pistol in 35 Years…
Let’s Geek Out on the Physics of Leyden Jars
In a recent episode of ‘MacGyver,’ our hero uses a Leyden jar to store energy. What is a Leyden jar…
A Brilliant Green Meteor Lights Up India’s ‘Sky Islands’
It isn’t easy to photograph a meteor. But Prasenjeet Yadav did. The post A Brilliant Green Meteor Lights Up India’s…
Artificial Intelligence Is About to Conquer Poker, But Not Without Human Help
No machine has ever beaten the top players at no-limit Texas Hold ‘Em. But this time it’s different. The post…
Inside Minnesota’s Risky Plan to Deradicalize ISIS Recruits
In Minneapolis, one judge is hoping that a controversial new program can reform homegrown ISIS recruits back into normal young…
Tesla’s New ‘Autopilot’ Is Just the Start of a Critical Reboot
Think of it like an origin story. The post Tesla’s New ‘Autopilot’ Is Just the Start of a Critical Reboot…
Fake Think Tanks Fuel Fake News—And the President’s Tweets
Because fake news doesn’t only come from wingnuts’ basements. The post Fake Think Tanks Fuel Fake News—And the President’s Tweets…
How House Industries Designs Its Retrotastic Logos and Typefaces
Understanding how to make vintage designs feel fresh has made House Industries popular with clients ranging from the Jimmy Kimmel Show to JJ…