Matthew Reitman

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How Water Droplets Were Brought to Life for a Gatorade Commercial

Filming 3D-shapes made out of water required building a "rain rig" with more than 2,000 nozzles.

Ta-Nehisi Coates Reveals Cover for Obama-era Book ‘We Were Eight Years in Power’

The writer's new anthology of essays is a follow-up to 'Between the World and Me.'

Tim Cook Confirms Apple Is Developing Autonomous Car Technology

Apple's CEO elaborated on the self-driving vehicle project for the first time.

How the Pentagon Wants to Use Video Games to Prepare for Future Wars

Futuristic fighting forces might rely on game developers to connect soldiers on the battlefield.

Forecast Calls for Major Rain in Future, New NASA Research Finds

New climate study predicts increased rainfall for tropical regions as Earth warms.

SpaceX Will Launch Secret Space Plane for U.S. Air Force This Summer

The clandestine mission is a major test for a private space company trying to win over the military.

Ten Years of Pornhub Data Reveals A Lot About Internet’s Collective Id

User data from most popular porn website is a gold mine for social scientists.

Why Polls Fail to Accurately Predict Voting in UK Election

After flawed polls in U.S. and U.K. elections, methods are re-examined.

Professional Soccer Players Have Better Vision than Non-Athletes

New research suggests competitive soccer players have superior sight.

Companies Are Racing to Mine Cobalt to Power Electric Cars

Demand for the mineral used in electric car batteries is soaring.

Shape-Shifting Noodles Could Be on Menu for Space Travel

Researchers engineered self-folding pasta to feed astronauts on future space missions.

Risk of Cancer to Mars Astronauts Worse Than Previously Thought

Radiation from cosmic rays cancer risk doubled for astronauts on mission to Mars.

Long-Term Health Consequences Caused by 2016 Election

Harvard researchers find hostile politics inreases risk for disease, premature births, and deaths.

CNN Personality Reza Aslan Fired After Calling Trump an Expletive

The CNN host and religion scholar tweeted the derogatory remark about the President.

China’s Tech Titans Investing in Child Care, Bike Shares, Face Lifts

Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu are pursuing lifestyle apps to keep fueling growth.

Top Criminal Expert Tapped by Robert Muller to Join Russia Investigation

Michael Dreeben brings legal expertise on complex issues to the Russia probe.