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Sit Back and Plug In: Entertainment in the Year 2000
Was our future to be delightful or depraved? Sort of depends on your perspective
December 13, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
The Best Gifts to Give (or Receive) About Paleofuturism
Books and DVDs make up our expert's gift guide of more ideas for this holiday season
December 12, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
As the World Warms, the Future of Skiing Looks Bleak
Climate change is delivering serious wounds to the winter sport all over the globe
December 11, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Start Hoarding Your Beans, Thanks to Climate Change, $7 Coffee May Be the Norm
Starbucks most expensive cup of coffee to date raises the question, how high can we go?
December 10, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Should Trophy Hunting of Lions Be Banned?
Some argue that tourist safari hunts generate important money for African nations—but can lions afford the loss?
December 07, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Where to Watch the Biggest Waves Break
From Waimea Bay to "Mavericks," here are some superb sites to watch surfers catch the biggest breakers in the world this winter
December 06, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
After Decades of Wishing for a Mars Colony, It May Finally Be Within Reach
With multiple paths to the red planet laid out, we might actually see people on Mars in the next few decades
December 06, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Have GPS Devices Taken the Fun out of Navigation?
With the rise of the digital age, the fascinating skills of map reading and celestial navigation are becoming lost arts
December 03, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Frank Gehry’s BioMuseo, New Science Museum in Panama
Over 43,000 square feet of exhibit space will tell the story of the isthmus and the diverse species who live there
December 2012 |
By Mark Strauss
The Meals That Starving Travelers Dream Of
Daydreaming of food is a tradition as old as the saga of man versus wild. What would you wish to eat if you were starving in a tent or a dinghy at sea?
November 28, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
A Mysterious Disease Is Killing Hawaii’s Coral
Conservationists and divers alike are on edge over a mysterious disease sweeping through coral reefs in Kauai
November 28, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Your Hotel Key Is Totally Hackable
Recently, thieves exploited a hack of those magnetic stripped cards to break into several rooms at a Hyatt in Houston, and your hotel could be next
November 27, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Elon Musk’s Plan for Mars Is Really Vague But Definitely Expensive
Like any self-respecting space entrepreneur, Elon Musk has a plan for a Mars colony
November 27, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Exotic Dishes to Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Feast
Add some global flair to your banquet with these savory variations on your favorite "Turkey Day" fare
November 20, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
The History of Beaujolais Nouveau Day
There's no better time to try this fruity red wine than today, the third Thursday in November, when the French celebrate the release of the new vintage
November 15, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Protected Mountain Gorilla Population Rises by Ten Percent in Two Years
Conservationists announce good news for mountain gorillas, but the species is not out of the woods just yet
November 15, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
How to Learn a Language in Less Than 24 Hours
A new company called Memrise says their app can teach you an entire language within hours
November 14, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Breaking News From France: My Hidden Beers Discovered!
Six containers of lager remain hidden in remote crevices and crannies in the French countryside. If you wish to find them, read these instructions
November 13, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
The Last Letters From Scott’s South Pole Team Are Heart Breaking
To mark the 100 year anniversary of their deaths, the letters of Scott's team have been published in a book
November 13, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Meet the Salak, the Ubiquitous Indonesian Fruit You’ve Never Heard Of
It may not be the biggest or brightest of southeast Asian fruits, but the snakefruit is the locals snack of choice
November 09, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
