Earth May Be Unique In The Universe
What does that mean for the search for alien life?
Directed energy may be the key to rapid interstellar travel
When Mark Zuckerberg walks through a forest of VR headsets, does anyone notice?
Here’s how Hasbro’s purring pet simulator performed on the companionship test
Virtual Assistants Now Live In Your Ear
Mapping civilization with 5-meter precision
With the help of outside firms
In the end, it's not actually your data to keep
We can counter unscientific claims, but it doesn’t mean it’ll work.
The space race is officially back on, but slower and steady may win the race
Your brain is likely reverse-engineering a reason
Seattle's latest streetcars are environmentally friendly, quiet, and charming. But can they handle the traffic load of a modern American city?
Tracing genes to behavior
Nearly 5 billion people will be myopic by 2050
Highlights from the the Director of National Intelligence's Tumblr Q&A session