Why the Future of the Internet May Depend on the History of Abortion
Our columnist’s take on the future of the Internet and the importance of grassroots networks.
The Internet’s Baby Pictures, 25 Years After the Birth of the Web
Tim Berners-Lee set up HTML (hypertext markup language) and HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) twenty-five years ago today.
Sending Tiny Robots to the Nearest Star
A group of astrophysicists think they have found a way to send a probe to the newest star system, Alpha Centauri.
Happy Mother’s Day: Kids’ Screen Time is a Feminist Issue
Portable electronics like smartphones and tablets are indispensable tools for mothers and caregivers. Why do we shame them for allowing kids screen time?
Happy Birthday, Hubble Telescope!
This year, the Hubble Telescope celebrates its 26th year in space.
A Robot By Any Other Name
What happens when our AI is part of the family? Our tech blogger on how naming and talking to our devices changes our relationship to technology itself.
When the AI Promotes Genocide
It seemed like a good idea; Microsoft introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI), Tay, to comment on social media ...
Is Video Game Addiction a “Boy” Problem?
There are some girls who get really into video gaming, but it seems like it’s far more frequently an issue for little boys.
What Happens To The Body in Orbit?
Scott Kelly has returned from a year in orbit. How has he fared? Turns out space flight really does do a number on the body.