Should We Be Worried About Artificial Intelligence, Um, Turning on Us?
Not right now—or at least, not until we know more—but it's a question a surprising number of people are asking.
The 2014 World Cup Will Be The Biggest Media Event Ever
This post recognizes it is adding to the noise—but remains hopeful that it also says something valuable about the future of media coverage.
How to Make ‘Beowulf’ Into a Board Game
The guys who turned Moby Dick into a successful card game are now setting their sights on the Old English epic.
No, Horse Placentas Won’t Revolutionize Sports
But here's why the equine birth-organ trend seems like it's gaining steam.
How Sega and a Hedgehog Paved the Way for an Era of Video Game Violence
In an effort to unseat Nintendo, the company of Sonic tried to offer an alternative to their competitor's family-friendly image. It worked—and then some.
Should We Colonize the Moon? And How Much Would It Cost?
Sorry, Russia. Establishing a moon colony would require no less than tens of billions of dollars and the cooperation of numerous countries.
In Defense of Powdered Alcohol
Some people almost definitely will find ways to misuse a substance than can turn any liquid into alcohol—but that doesn't mean it shouldn't exist.
What Makes You So Smart, Maja Mataric?
After leaving Serbia for the United States as a teenager, Maja Mataric became one of the world's top robotics experts. She tells Noah Davis how and why it happened.
How Becoming an Adult Makes It Hard to Be a Sibling
The new documentary from Tim Beringer, kid brother of Matt Beringer of The National, highlights the difficulties faced by all siblings as they get older.