How a Physicist Who Helped Find the Higgs Boson Got Into Horse Apps
After physicists finally confirmed the existence of the long-sought Higgs boson, many researchers found themselves out of a job. Where…
Calling an Uber Is Cooler Than Owning a Car—And Automakers Want In
Today both Toyota and VW said they were pouring money into ride-hailing startups as Silicon Valley redefines the future of…
With Trending Topics, Facebook Is Creating Its Own News Cycle
Facebook may be a rookie when it comes to news judgment, but it is a veteran at data mining. Now,…
Overwatch: A Laid-Back Shooter Without the Crappy Attitudes
Blizzard’s latest game strikes me as a profound new step for online competitive shooters, one that strives to engender positive…
Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and It Is Downright Hypnotizing
Two artists built a robot that sorts stones and it’s totally spellbinding. The post Someone Built a Rock-Sorting Robot and…
We Drive an All-Electric Ferrari, The Car that Shouldn’t Exist
With three motors instead of a V8, this 1978 Ferrari 308GTS runs on nothing but electricity. The post We Drive…
Please Don’t Blame Mars for This Week’s Explosive Volcanic Eruptions
Despite what people might claim, the busy week in volcanism isn’t part of a greater pattern or magical planetary alignment.…
Heading to Portland? Chuck Palahniuk’s Got Some Ideas
To celebrate the release of the “Fight Club 2” graphic novel, we asked the writer for a virtual tour of…
Twitter Unveils Big New Changes to Prove the Fun Ain’t Gone
You get 140 characters for your words. Everything else is Twitter’s problem now. The post Twitter Unveils Big New Changes…
Pebble’s Best Gadget Isn’t a Watch—It’s the Core, a Tiny Spotify Player
The Core costs $69, clips to your shirt or keychain, and may hold the key to everything Pebble wants to do…