One Great Way to Reduce Gun Violence? A Whole Lot of Data
We must refuse to accept our urban gun violence crisis as unsolvable. The data show us that it isn't. The post One Great Way...
The Bob Dylan Playlist
Today, American songwriter Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first musician to receive the honor. So, it’s a perfect...
Instagram Gets Its Own Universal Windows App For PCs and Tablets
Windows: Microsoft’s new Universal Apps platform can feel a little neglected sometimes, but today Instagram is giving it some love. Now you can download...
Facing Climate Change, Tanzania Can’t Afford to Fear GM Crops
Tanzania, like much of Africa, is facing food shortages due to climate change-fueled drought. GM crops could help the country survive. The post Facing...
WristWhirl lets you control your smartwatch with hand gestures (and look mad while you...
It’s a funny thing: Smartwatches are supposed to be the more accessible alternative to your smartphone, but you can operate a phone with one...
Will It Sous Vide? Three Whole Meals in a Bag
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Will It Sous Vide?, the weekly column where I make whatever crazy (edible) thing you want me to...
Cholera in Haiti Isn’t Just Bad News—It’s Not Going Away
Hurricane Matthew may have put Haiti's cholera epidemic in the news, but the disease has been lingering for years. The post Cholera in Haiti...
Why Your Farts Stink So Bad, and How to Stop Them
Be honest: it’s not farting that bothers you, it’s when your farts are really stinky. Skipping fiber might make you fart less, but it...
Elon Musk Is Treating Mars Like It’s a Moore’s Law Problem. It’s Not
Elon Musk gave us PayPal, Solar City, and Tesla Motors. The odds are against him giving us Mars. The post Elon Musk Is Treating...
U.S. Department of Transportation bans Galaxy Note 7 from all flights
In the latest instalment of Samsung’s ongoing Note 7 saga, the U.S. Department of Transportation has issued an official, blanket ban against bringing the...
