New Wireless Tech Will Free Us From the Tyranny of Carriers
Soon, your phone will be able to switch between carriers without you having to swap out cards or phone numbers–even…
Here’s What You Need to Watch Before It Leaves Netflix
The clock is winding down on 2015. Here’s what you need to watch before it leaves your queue. The post…
The Internet of Things Is Everywhere, But It Doesn’t Rule Yet
2015 was the year everyone started making plans, laying groundwork, and building the infrastructure for the day when all our…
The Most Important Cars of 2015
2015 may well prove to be a tipping point, when these trends moved from talking points to dealer lots. The…
The Commercial Space Industry Takes Flight
A few exploding rockets notwithstanding, commercial spaceflight had a great year. The post The Commercial Space Industry Takes Flight appeared…
All the Most Winningest Science From 2015
All the science, scientists, and science-related stuff that came out on top in 2015. The post All the Most Winningest…
Climate Change Finally Gets Taken Seriously
In 2015, the world finally, collectively, decided to take climate change seriously. The post Climate Change Finally Gets Taken Seriously…
Alan Stern’s Moonshot to Pluto Wins the Internet
After 10 years and three trillion miles, Pluto’s biggest scientific booster is on top of the world—er, dwarf planet. The…
Luscious Locks and the Art of Nuclear Negotiation
Earlier this year, the US and Iran inked a deal. The US lifted its economic sanctions, and the caliphate agreed…
Crispr Takes Gene-Editing Mainstream
Thanks to some bold scientists working in gene-editing, playing God hit the mainstream in 2015. The post Crispr Takes Gene-Editing…