Now Google AI Can Help You Plan a Vacation
Say hello to Google Trips. The post Now Google AI Can Help You Plan a Vacation appeared first on WIRED.…
Dear Tech Companies: Focus on Diversity, Not Foosball
Tech companies’ job sites mention free snacks and beer, but not work-life balance, funding for education, or maternity leave. The…
Jurassic World Improv and 4 More Podcasts to Start Your Week
We’ve also got ‘casts on auditioning for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ love in comedy, and how pop songs trigger…
The Glass Frog Doesn’t Care if You Can See Its Guts
This amphibian isn’t quite invisible—but it’s kind of as close as it could get. The post The Glass Frog Doesn’t…
NYC’s Subway Apocalypse Could Trigger a Transit Renaissance
Massive transportation disruptions might be your city’s gain. The post NYC’s Subway Apocalypse Could Trigger a Transit Renaissance appeared first…
The FTC Is Cracking Down on Predatory Science Journals
The FTC is suing predatory journal publishing company, OMICS Group, for hiding fees and deceiving researchers. It’s a first for…
Human Chimera Research’s Huge (and Thorny) Potential
Mixing human cells with animal embryos could greatly enhance our understanding of human development. But the ethics are thorny. The…
Amtrak’s Massive Network Looks Way Better as a Subway Map
This week, graphic designer Cameron Booth released the latest iteration of his Amtrak Subway Map. The post Amtrak’s Massive Network…
Let’s Vacation in Some Giant Former Mine Pits!
Go home with a tan and a souvenir piece of coal in Germany’s lake district. The post Let’s Vacation in…
The Best Superheroes Right Now Aren’t on Screens. They’re in Books
In a rather dismal summer for superheroes, these three novels are bringing some much-needed fun to superhero storytelling. The post…