Tesla Model 3 Starts Production—and CEO Elon Musk Is First Customer
The first model rolled out Friday, beginning what may be Tesla's greatest test yet.
Trump Backtracks on Cybersecurity Plan with Russia After Criticism
Following harsh criticism, Donald Trump rescinded on a collaborative plan with Putin stop 'election hacking.'
How Ransomware Attacks Work—And Why Hackers Won’t Stop Using It
A guide to the latest kind of cyberattack that has swept the globe.
The Science Behind Spider-Man’s Webs
Hooke's Law explains the physics of Peter Parker's web slinging.
Shortlist for World Building of the Year 2017 Announced
These entries are in the running to win the grand prize at the World Architecture Festival.
China’s Elevated Bus Makers Were Arrested and Sued for Fraud
The futuristic solution to Chinese traffic woes turned out to be a scam.
Oral Sex Is Spreading Unstoppable Bacteria, WHO Warns
An untreatable kind of gonorrhea is spreading from unprotected oral sex.
Russian Hackers Suspected in American Nuclear Site Cyber Intrusions
Several power plants, including a nuclear facility, were hacked by a foreign government.
China’s Baidu Is Making Its Self-Driving Car Software Available to Anyone
The Chinese internet giant will release an open-source autonomous vehicle system.
Scientists Have Determined the Atomic Structure of Key Alzheimer’s Protein
The breakthrough discovery will improve understanding of how the disease works.
James Bond Watch Released by Omega to Celebrate Film Anniversaries
Omega unveiled a limited edition James Bond timepiece to commemorate 007.
New York City Subways Can Be Fixed With Lessons from Other Transit Systems
Other subway systems give examples for Big Apple's busted railways to follow.
Celebrating 20 Years of Exploring Mars With Photos Taken by Robots
NASA robots have produced a deluge of imagery from Mars in the last two decades.
America’s Aircraft Carriers Are at Risk of Becoming Obsolete
Their cost and vulnerabilities make aircraft carriers an endangered species.
How Virtual Reality Is Revolutionizing Treatment for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
VR can be a useful tool in helping people deal with anxiety, addiction, PTSD, and phobias.
Artist Mark Ellis Creates Wheelchair-Like Kinetic Sculpture
The 'Playa Crawler' is a delight for aesthetes and couch potatoes alike.