John Arnold Made a Fortune at Enron. Now He’s Declared War on Bad Science
After making millions for Enron, launching his own hedge fund, and becoming a billionaire, John Arnold retired at 38. His…
How Did Life Begin? Dividing Droplets Could Hold the Answer
Researchers have discovered that simple “chemically active” droplets grow to the size of cells and spontaneously divide, suggesting they might…
A Wet Year Won’t Beat California’s Never-Ending Drought
Opinion: The Pacific Institute’s Peter Gleick explains why the rain in California won’t solve the state’s water problems. The post…
7 Zany Timepieces From the World’s Most Exclusive Watch Show
See what the top end of the watch market looks like. Coverage from SIHH, courtesy of WIRED and Hodinkee. The…
Trump’s Flack Said a Lot of Wrong Stuff. Nerds Ain’t Having It
The geekiest Twitterati are taking White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer to task for his news conference today. The post…
The Women’s March Defines Protest in the Facebook Age
It was a protest as sprawling, diverse, and ubiquitous as the platform that spawned it. The post The Women’s March…
BrainDead Is the Perfect Show to Watch This Inauguration Weekend
CBS’s screwball comedy just feels right. The post BrainDead Is the Perfect Show to Watch This Inauguration Weekend appeared first…
Why Women (and Men) Are Marching Today, According to Twitter Data
An analysis of tweets based on 40 march-related keywords and hashtags reveals the topics marchers are prioritizing. The post Why…
11 Outrageously Fancy Cars You Can Buy This Weekend
Fire up your private jet and hustle down to Arizona. The post 11 Outrageously Fancy Cars You Can Buy This…
Space Photos of the Week: A Pulsar Spins Right Round, Baby, Right Round
Space photos of the week, January 15—21, 2017. The post Space Photos of the Week: A Pulsar Spins Right Round,…