Meghan Neal
Science Students Are Writing Wikipedia Articles Instead of Term Papers
The idea is pretty genius in its simplicity: Students develop writing skills while Wikipedia gets a booster shot of academic knowledge.
Why It’s Taking So Long to Get to 5G
5G promises a super high-speed wireless infrastructure for the Internet of Things. Here’s how it would work.
Why Electric Cars Are Ditching AM Radio
BMW i3 and Tesla Model X don't offer terrestrial AM radio because of electromagnetic interference.
You're Going to Need an Ad Blocker for Your Next TV
Samsung smart TVs may be showing pop-up ads based on what you’re watching.
Is Watching TV Actually a Good Way to Rest Your Brain?
That day parked in front of the TV feels like the perfect way to "turn off your brain,” but is it really?
What Animals Will Trend in 2016?
Raccoons will be hot this year, and other predictions from Motherboard's editor-in-chief.
A Machine Successfully Predicted the Hit Dance Songs of 2015
Can the essence of popular music be boiled down into a simple, exploitable equation?
The Little-Known Recording Trick That Makes Singers Sound Perfect
Everyone does it—even the best best best best singers.
What to Expect When Pfizer and Allergan Are Expecting
What will the biggest pharmaceutical merger ever mean for drug discovery?
Real Drugs, Virtual Reality: Meet the Psychonauts Tripping in the Rift
Psychedelics help trick your brain into believing a virtual world is real life.