The Best AI Still Flunks 8th Grade Science
We’re a long way from machines that can carry on a real conversation. We’re even a long way from machines…
They’re Just Like Us! Bon Appétit Shot Its Latest Food Pics on an iPhone
The glossy magazine asked its photographers to trade in their fancy cameras for the phone’s camera. The post They’re Just…
Tracing the 50-Year Love Affair Between Art and Computers
Electronic Superhighway, a new exhibit at London’s Whitechapel Gallery, traces the impact of computers and the Internet on art. The…
Creepy Portraits Made With Even Creepier Surveillance Tech
Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin harness Russian surveillance technology to make eerie portraits of ordinary people. The post Creepy Portraits…
Why Wall Street Is Embracing the Blockchain—Its Biggest Threat
The organization that ensures stocks traded on the market actually change hands is bullish on the blockchain. Here’s why. The…
We’re Giving Each Better Call Saul Episode a D&D Alignment
Last night’s season premiere saw everyone’s favorite lawyer take an unexpected step toward goodness. The post We’re Giving Each Better…
The Arrow Is the Smart Go-Kart You Deserved as a Kid
It’s official, kids have it good these days. The post The Arrow Is the Smart Go-Kart You Deserved as a…
Hacker Lexicon: What Counts as a Nation’s Critical Infrastructure?
When Sony was hacked in 2014, many were surprised that the government considered it critical infrastructure, worthy of federal protection.…
The 12 Greatest Challenges for Space Exploration
From space madness to crash landings, here’s how we’ll beat the 13 most difficult challenges to space exploration. The post…
The Quiet Epidemic of Mental Disorders in Refugees
The stress from instability and trauma means that refugees are particularly vulnerable to mental disorders. The post The Quiet Epidemic…