Matthew Reitman

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Chess Grandmaster Gary Kasparov Holding A.I. Bias in Check

After losing to Computer, Kasparov pushes for human/machine collaboration.

Birth Control Breakthrough? Scientists Find Way to Deactivate Sperm

By controlling a sperm cell's power source, an entirely new contraceptive could be created.

Ex-NSA Director Stands By Trump, Confirms Agency’s Tie to Ransomware Attack

Keith Alexander had kind words for the President despite recent intelligence scandal.

How Drones Are Helping Fight the Largest Cocaine Boom in History

Coast Guard now uses surveillance drones to help catch smugglers on the high seas.

Whistleblower John Kiriakou Used CIA Training Helped Him Survive Prison

'Doing Time' author tells RCL how he thrived behind bars after waterboarding interview.

Scientists Develop Eye Drops to Treat Age-Related Blindness

The drops are a welcome alternative to costly and painful injections, which are made directly into the eye.

‘Game of Thrones’ Spin-Offs Will All Be Prequels; HBO Adds a Fifth

George R.R. Martin revealed details about the HBO offshoots of his books series.

Millions of Plastic Pieces Washing Up on Isolated Pacific Island

Henderson Island is awash in trash, despite being thousands of miles away from any major city.

Coding Clue Ties North Korean Hackers to Ransomware Cyberattack

Researchers found a clue tying WannaCry to previous North Korean-sponsored attacks.

Cuba Has No Internet, But Has Plenty of Tech Startups

Cuba's startup scene is growing despite regulatory barriers and limited resources.

Cybersecurity Executive Admits Yahoo May Never Identify Hackers

Yahoo exec opened up about biggest data breach in history during talk at TechCrunch Disrupt.

New York Times CEO Defends Bret Stephens, May Hire More Polarizing Columnists

Told crowd at TechCrunch Disrupt convention that newspaper is platform for diverse thought.

Four-Minute Blooming Flower Time-lapse Video Took Three Years to Make

Filmmaker Jamie Scott made the pollen-packed video as a follow-up to his viral hit 'Fall.'

Indonesian Town Transformed into Rainbow-Colored Tourist Attraction

Kampung Pelangi has become an Instagram sensation after getting a colorful makeover.

Richard Branson’s New Supersonic Jet Will Fly Twice the Speed of Sound

Virgin-backed Boom startup could cut London to New York flight to 3.5 hours.

Apple Watch Can Detect Abnormal Heartbeat With 97 Percent Accuracy

Study suggests new health diagnostic benefits from wearable tech.