Experiments

Watch tango partners’ brainwaves synchronize while they dance

We rarely know what the brain is up to, but it’s a thrill to watch it in action.

On Mar 27, 2014 by Miles Klee

Twitter is testing a feature to tell you if people ignore your tweets

Ever wonder how many people are looking at your tweets and then ignoring them? Soon, you might know. 

On Mar 23, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

Some maniac is tweeting the film ‘Top Gun’ frame by frame

The painstaking dissection of a beloved blockbuster.

On Feb 17, 2014 by Miles Klee

Teju Cole’s retweets create an instant work of literature

The acclaimed writer invents a whole new narrative technique.

On Jan 8, 2014 by Miles Klee

Scientists combine texting and vodka without any of the morning-after regret

We’re not talking about getting in touch with your ex as the Smirnoff runs out.

On Dec 23, 2013 by Lorraine Murphy

Follow 5 Internet addicts as they spend a week without their fix

You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.

On Dec 12, 2013 by Miles Klee

These New Yorkers found a way to make grumpy subway conductors laugh

“NYC subways have a strange rule. We took advantage of it.”

On Oct 30, 2013 by Joe Kloc

Facebook may be bumming you out

Down in the dumps? You’re only making things worse.

On Oct 1, 2013 by Miles Klee

Researchers take us one step closer to mind control

It’s science fiction, minus the “fiction.”

On Aug 30, 2013 by Miles Klee

Scientists show that “liking” is contagious

Hype breeds hype.

On Aug 9, 2013 by Miles Klee