This NASA Booster Test Is Soothing to Watch
In this short clip, NASA tests part of its Space Launch System eventually headed for Mars. Continue reading This NASA Booster Test Is Soothing to Watch
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This Pretty Temporary Tattoo Lets You Remotely Control Your Devices
This is some of the prettiest and easiest biohacking we’ve seen yet. Continue reading This Pretty Temporary Tattoo Lets You Remotely Control Your Devices
Orangutans Can Predict Their Cocktail Preferences, Just Like Humans
By getting the apes drunk on juice, scientists discovered they’re capable of predictive thought. Continue reading Orangutans Can Predict Their Cocktail Preferences, Just Like Humans
Most Wanted Kenyan Ivory Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Jail
The historic trial was plagued by countless setbacks. Continue reading Most Wanted Kenyan Ivory Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Jail
The Floppotron Is Back for a ‘Pokémon Go’ Tribute
It might be the best rendition yet. Continue reading The Floppotron Is Back for a ‘Pokémon Go’ Tribute
Fifty Percent of Mechanical Turk Workers Have College Degrees, Study Finds
A new study finds Mechanical Turk workers are overeducated and underpaid. Continue reading Fifty Percent of Mechanical Turk Workers Have College Degrees, Study Finds
Inside the Hypnotic World of YouTube Marble Racers
I talked to the masters behind one of YouTube’s most mesmerizing fads. Continue reading Inside the Hypnotic World of YouTube Marble Racers
Reddit’s Theorists Give Up Trying to Explain Donald Trump’s Reddit Takeover
“It’s not worth the drama or political sniping for us as moderators.” Continue reading Reddit’s Theorists Give Up Trying to Explain Donald Trump’s Reddit Takeover
These Insane Photos Show How An Abandoned Air Force Base Is Polluting Greenland
Photographer Ken Bower traveled to the remote island to photograph the damage. Continue reading These Insane Photos Show How An Abandoned Air Force Base Is Polluting Greenland
Researchers Built a Wind Tunnel to Study Birds and Build Better Drones
Stanford researchers are trying to learn more about how the flying animals work. Continue reading Researchers Built a Wind Tunnel to Study Birds and Build Better Drones