Gian Volpicelli
I 'Relaxed' for Three Minutes in a Makeshift Vacuum Chamber
Being vacuumed in a space blanket felt like being in the womb.
Prehistoric Paintings Can Help Track Animal Extinction
An ecologist tried to construct a timeline of extinction based on the animals depicted in Ancient Egyptian art, but art isn't always a reliable source.
There's a $1 Million Prize for Engineering a Fountain of Youth
And of course a Silicon Valley investor is behind it.
When Video Games Hit a Political Nerve
There's a trend of video games being banned for more political reasons than just sex and violence.
How 'Ionic Liquids' Could Keep Factories from Belching Carbon Dioxide
Researchers are developing a new method of carbon capture using liquids with unique properties.
3D Laser Scanners Are Bringing Horrifying Crime Scenes to Life
A 3D scanner that's starting to be used by police took my picture, down to the stubble on my chin.
What a Transhumanist Keeps in the Medicine Cabinet
A look at some of the substances promoted in an anti-ageing catalogue I picked up at a transhumanist meet-up.
Meet Aubrey de Grey, the Researcher Who Wants to Cure Old Age
"100,000 people every fucking day are dying of ageing. That’s the important thing, not worrying about hypothetical problems."
Churchless Christians in Muslim Countries Can Now Pray to Their iPads
'Smart priest' Paolo Padrini is offering prayers to Catholics in Muslim countries via his app iBreviary.
Turkey Will Store Its Citizens' Browsing History for Two Years—To Protect Their Privacy
Whose privacy is Erdogan's latest web blocking tactic really protecting?
One Man's Plan to Live on an Iceberg Until It Melts
Adventurer Alex Bellini told us about his next mission, which he hopes will raise awareness of global warming.
Meet the Man Who Transforms Corpses into Diamonds
A little chemistry can turn anyone's ashes into a uniquely colored gem. Just beware the diamond thief body snatchers.