How Much Would You Pay for a Nonexistent Dress?
Not too long ago, digital-only clothing might have been decried as a scam. But our "extended selves" are increasingly invested in virtual goods.
What Happened to Tagging?
Tags decentralized and democratized the organization of information. What became of "social tagging?"
Wind Power Returns to the Shipping Industry
The industry explored the idea of using actual sails, but modern turbine-based wind power will significantly reduce emissions.
The Woman Scholar Who Foresaw the Dangers of DNA Testing
In 2003, Christine Rosen wrote that "[w]e may come to know too much about ourselves to truly live in freedom."
How Much Carbon Will It Cost to Read This Story?
Just how significant is the internet’s carbon footprint?
To Predict the Role of Fake News in 2020, Look to Canada
Canada has taken steps to address the potential for online misinformation ("fake news") in its upcoming election, but the internet changes rapidly.
Ada Lovelace, Pioneer
Ada Lovelace wrote extensive notes on the world’s first computer. Her innovations foreshadowed those used in twentieth-century PCs.
Happy Birthday to Cyberspace!
The first message sent through the ARPANET was “LO.” It was supposed to be “LOGIN,” but the network crashed after the first two letters.
Is Space Too Crowded for NASA?
NASA's retirement of the space shuttle, along with the increase of commercial space firms, have ushered in a second space age. Is NASA still relevant?