Space Mining Could Set Off a Star War
There are trillions of dollars of raw materials floating around up there inside asteroids. Who has the rights to harvest…
Microsoft Neural Net Shows Deep Learning Can Get Way Deeper
A new experiment from Microsoft Research shows that today’s artificially intelligent systems offer only a hint of how powerful AI…
Cadillac’s Delaying Its First Whack at a Self-Driving Car
Cadillac’s Super Cruise feature will hit the market later than planned, a reminder of how slowly automakers are likely to…
Force Awakens’ Starkiller Would Actually Fling Everyone Into Space
You’ve waited long enough. It’s time for a post on the physics of the Star Wars VII Starkiller Base. Spoiler…
The Remote Frozen Islands Where Science Is King
Niels Stomps explores the world of scientific research in the middle of the Arctic for his series ‘I Can Hear…
The Silk Road’s Dark-Web Dream Is Dead
The Silk Road’s libertarian free-trade zone has devolved into a fragmented, less ethical, and far less trusted collection of scam-ridden…
Running Gear to Help You Go the Distance
Who needs a gym membership? Your two best training partners are attached to your ankles. The post Running Gear to…
Stroke on the Water: The WaterRower Classic
Why is an old-school machine like the WaterRower still popular? Because it gives the best workout. The post Stroke on…
Two for Tee: Golf Drivers to Improve Any Swing
A PGA Tour pro can hit any driver perfectly. Everyone else needs a tool that matches their swing. The post…
Trek’s $13,000 Madone Racing Bike Is One Sweet Chariot
Building a high-end racing bike has traditionally been an exercise in compromise. The post Trek’s $13,000 Madone Racing Bike Is…