Gerrymandering Is Even More Infuriating When You Can Actually See It
One geographer used data to create visualizations of every congressional district across the 50 states. Some look truly ridiculous. The…
The Fancy Art of Auctioning Million-Dollar Classic Cars
Charlie Ross has auctioned off thousands of rare vehicles in his career, even though he’s no car lover. The post…
Zika Virus May Push South America to Loosen Abortion Bans
The disease is sparking panic because of a possible link to microcephaly. But so far, medical advice has boiled down…
Every Swede in the ’90s Knew the Dots Design. Now It’s Back
Some designs, by way of their ubiquity, have the unusual quality of being at times invisible and at others powerfully…
Netflix and Amazon Offer Indie Filmmakers Hope (And Lots of Money)
For filmmakers, the tech giants aren’t offering just deep pockets at Sundance but the promise of a real market for…
Sweeping Aerial Shots of Spain Look Like Alien Terrain
The surreal landscapes in David Maisel look almost alien. But they’re actually sites of mining, agriculture and construction located in…
The US’ Top Game Design School Will Now Publish Its Own Games
The University of Southern California will establish its own publishing label, to bring its innovative student and faculty videogames directly…
Review: Parrot Bebop 2
A fun drone you can fly using just your phone. The post Review: Parrot Bebop 2 appeared first on WIRED.…
Laika’s Kubo and the Two Strings Looks Utterly Stunning
The first full trailer for the stop-motion studio’s new feature is here, and it’s glorious. The post Laika’s Kubo and…
Federal Regulators Say a Theranos Lab Has Serious Problems
Today embattled drug testing startup Theranos received a letter from federal regulators citing serious problems in the company’s California laboratory.…