Serial Recap, Episode 3: Surviving Year 1 with the Taliban
Next in the story of Bowe Bergdahl, Sarah Koenig examines his first year in Taliban captivity. The post Serial Recap,…
A Year in Instagram: Hipster Barbies and Adventure Cats
Instagram is more than just a place to share photos. This year, users were a part of history, worked toward…
How They Put Together Hateful Eight’s 70mm Traveling ‘Roadshow’
For something as old-school as a traveling movie roadshow, the limited engagement of Quentin Tarantino’s new movie sure required a…
How Do You Build a Better Bar? Let an Actual Bartender Design It
Bar design has always evolved in tandem with the cocktail. Here are the latest innovations. The post How Do You…
Quentin Tarantino’s 10 Best Movie Frames
On the occasion of the director’s ninth movie, The Hateful Eight, we’re taking a look back at his best frames.…
Social Media Pwned the Presidential Primaries
Social media has made the political spin room obsolete. Now, all of us hold the power to spin the conversation.…
How to Use Science to Make Safe Eggnog With Raw Eggs
Eggnog should be your go-to holiday tipple. Here’s how to make it safe, and delicious. The post How to Use…
There Were So Many Horses in Games This Year
Games tend to cycle through repeated design motifs that somehow filter through multiple games at the same time. This year…
Watch Fantastic Negrito Performing Live—In Our Office
The Oakland-based roots musician, who won this year’s NPR Tiny Desk concert out of 7,000 entrants, plays live at WIRED…
All the Year’s Kickbutt Science From Space
This year’s planetary research reminds us that exploration of the solar system (and beyond) is just beginning. The post All…