How John Glenn Became a Big-Screen Hero in The Right Stuff
To younger viewers who had missed out on the space race, Ed Harris’ performance cemented Glenn’s out-of-this-world greatness. The post…
John Glenn, First US Astronaut to Orbit Earth, Has Died at 95
He was also the oldest human to leave the planet. Godspeed, John Glenn. The post John Glenn, First US Astronaut…
The Origin of Just About Everything, Visualized
This brilliantly illustrated science book explains the origins of some of life’s most complicated questions. The post The Origin of…
Uber May Have Just Driven Itself Out of a Big Loophole
Millions of dollars hinge on the definition of a “van.” The post Uber May Have Just Driven Itself Out of…
Become a Sneaky Urban Fox in This Entrancing 360-Degree Video
We all know by now what a fox says, thanks to a certain song we all by now have heard…
Fellow Lawmakers: Let’s Read Real Science News, Not Breitbart
Opinion: Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) argues that her fellow members of Congress should rely on peer-reviewed science, not partisan…
Miss Sloane Clip: Meet Jessica Chastain’s Troublesome Pals
In her new movie, Jessica Chastain plays a lobbyist with questionable methods. Like, say, covert surveillance. The post Miss Sloane…
NASA’s Power Supply Mistake on the ISS Was Totally Avoidable
Preventable oopses like the backwards installment of capacitors waste time, energy, and taxpayer dollars. The post NASA’s Power Supply Mistake…
The Electoral College Is Great for Whiter States, Lousy for Cities
Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by millions, but later this month a few hundred people will elect Donald Trump…
Ignoring Fare Evaders Can Make Mass Transit Faster—And Richer
More and more cities are emphasizing ease of access over making every last rider pay. The post Ignoring Fare Evaders…