Matthew Reitman

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Anecdotes on Racism Reveal Awkwardness and Tension

Moments of questionable racism highlight the social complexities of America.

Elon Musk Abandons His Red Dragon Plan for SpaceX Mars Mission

SpaceX is ditching its plan to land on Mars using thrusters.

How a Son Built an AI-Powered Chatbot of His Dead Father

When his dad was dying, James Vlahos saved his memory on a phone.

Rhino Horn Sales Reach Unprecedented High in China Despite Ban

To keep up with demand, rhinoceros poaching increased 8,000 percent over a decade.

Australia Releases Lost Flight MH370 Search Data

The search didn't find the missing plane, but discover a treasure trove of useful information.

U.S. Army Wants Use Its Drone-Killing Lasers on Planes

Anti-aircraft missiles could eventually be replaced with powerful lasers.

Drake and His Dad Parody the ‘Most Interesting Man in the World’ Ads

The musician's father stars as the 'Realest Dude Ever' for Virginia Black whiskey.

This MIT-Designed Luxury Hotel Could Be NASA’s Next Space Station

The commercial space station would be connected to a lab to support NASA missions.

Robot Falls into Fountain in a Washington, D.C. Office Building

The security guard bot, which met a watery demise, has a history of mishaps.

Google Glass Is Given a Second Chance in the Workplace

The augmented-reality headset may find success in helping factory workers.

Drug Expiration Dates Waste $800 Million Each Year

Many drugs are still safe to use years after their expiration date, report finds.

Pluto Flyover Video From NASA Spacecraft Reveals Bizarre Terrain

The 'New Horizon' probe captured this clip of Pluto and its moon, Charon.

Japanese Camera Drone Helps Space Station Astronauts

Flight controllers on Earth receive a real-time video feed from the robot.

Can Bitcoin Continue to Lead the Cryptocurrency Market?

Other virtual currencies are poised to take the top spot.

Medical School Dean Allegedly Hosted Drug-Fueled Parties

Carmen Puliafito, the former USC dean, resigned after a woman overdosed in his hotel room.

Elon Musk Warns Governors to Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late

The tech executive calls AI a 'fundamental risk to the existence of civilization.'