What Is Flipper Zero? The Hacker Tool Going Viral on TikTok, Explained
Across the US, countless buildings, from government offices to your next hotel room door, are protected by RFID-controlled locks. On a recent trip to my…
Vertical Farming Has Found Its Fatal Flaw
In June, a vast new vertical farm opened on the outskirts of the English town Bedford. At a swanky opening event, members of the UK…
The Four-Day Work-Week Is (Almost) Here
Many governments, such as Iceland and the UK, are experimenting with three-day weekends. There’s a perception that all sides can benefit from such policies: Workers…
To Rebuild Cities After War, Look to the Past
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a human catastrophe on a scale not witnessed in Europe since the Second World War. Civilians have been targeted…
8 Extremely Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Procrastinators (2022)
We’re just days away from January, and you haven’t finished your holiday shopping. It’s OK—you’re not alone. Whether you forgot to pick something up or…
Stop Listening to Sleep Experts
Sleep is an essential part of our biology. Not getting enough of it harms our decision-making skills, our reasoning, even our social interactions. However, sleep…
Elevator-Pitch Horror Is Here to Stay
It’s been creeping up for a while now, an old breed of horror. A movie here, another there. But now, in 2022, the time has…
Here Comes a Bomb Cyclone to Ruin Christmas
Crazy cold temperatures, heavy snow, and strong winds are coming just in time for the holidays, all thanks to a bomb cyclone. It’s a catchy…
The Year the NFT Died and Came Back to Life
The thread connecting most of these applications is the use of NFTs and economic incentive as the foundation for community-building. Even creators originally drawn to…
The Secret Life of Plant Killers
When you hunt the tree of heaven, you come to know it by its smell. A waft of creamy peanut butter leads you to a tall…