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By Sarah Scoles May 26, 2020

Technology

These volunteers are filling in missing pieces of the world map, and helping humanity at the same time

The Wikimedia of cartography pulls data from satellites to calculate snow depths for skiers, assist emergency responders, and so much...

By Carl Franzen Mar 8, 2016

Technology

4chan’s Creator Has Joined Google

Christopher Poole, aka 'Moot,' lands at the search giant after failed ventures

By Chandra Clarke Nov 14, 2015

Entertainment

You Can Now Do Science In ‘EVE Online’

Gaming meets the human proteome

By Mary Beth Griggs Sep 9, 2015

Science

You Can Hunt For Fossils In Kenya From Your Computer

Uncover your inner paleontologist

By Alexandra Ossola Aug 5, 2015

Health

Now You Can Pick Your Hospital Like Your Restaurants–On Yelp

With data on wait times, and more

By Alexandra Ossola Jul 7, 2015

Health

You Can Now Crowdsource Your Medical Diagnoses, But Should You?

The hive mind is no substitute for a doctor

By Dave Gershgorn Jun 16, 2015

Entertainment

After A 14-Year Wait, Fans Fund Shenmue Sequel Overnight

With $2.4 million and rising, the game is on track to be Kickstarter's most funded

By Kelsey D. Atherton Mar 6, 2015

Aviation

Splashdrone Is A Waterproof Alternative To Screaming About A Drowned Quadcopter

If winter ever lets up, you can bring it to the beach

By Loren Grush Dec 17, 2014

Space

Lunar Mission Kickstarter Campaign Meets Its Funding Target

The people have spoken – and they want to drill into the moon

By Neel V. Patel Aug 22, 2014

Science

Gamers Reveal The Inner Workings Of The Eye

Crowdsourcing helps shed light on a half-century mystery.

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