Atmosphere
Atmosphere's Slug Is Still, Always, Finding a Balance
Riding around the festival grounds at Soundset, the Rhymesayers founder discusses fan expectations and reveals there's a new Atmosphere album on the way.
Leave Your Body Behind and Listen to Knola's Debut LP, 'To The Rhythm'
On their first full-length record, To The Rhythm, Knola mixes the atmospheric, indie, and emo genres together so effortlessly it's almost rude.
How the Moon Makes it Rain (Less)
For the first time scientists find convincing evidence that the tidal force of the moon influences rainfall, if only a little.
Rhymesayers Entertainment Is Never Going Out of Style
The independent Minneapolis hip-hop label's 20th anniversary concert was a victory lap with performances from Atmosphere, Brother Ali, I Self Divine, Dilated Peoples, Dem Atlas, Grieves, and many more.
We Should Look for Orange Exoplanets Because That's What Earth Used to Look Like
A researcher has shown that the search for habitable planets should perhaps be broader.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Terraforming Mars
This video shows the basic steps it would take to make Mars habitable.
How Mars Lost Its Atmosphere and Liquid Water
The NASA MAVEN team believes the planet was once warm and wet. What happened?
NASA Releases a Year's Worth of Data About the Habitability of Mars
MAVEN gathers data on Mars's atmosphere that could reveal more habitable times on the Red Planet.
How Volcanic Eruptions Threaten Nuclear Power Plants
There are 110 volcanoes in nuclear heavy Japan. Is that safe?
Outer Space and Underwater: On the Dark Worlds of ‘System Shock 2’ and ‘BioShock’
The 1999 sci-fi shocker and its spiritual sequel nail their atmospheres perfectly—and the blackness that surrounds them is a vital ingredient.
Pilots Explain Why We Shouldn't Worry About Turbulence
"We avoid turbulence because it's stressful for passengers," says former military pilot Keith Tonkin, "but for pilots it's just not an issue."
We Spent a Night on a Freezing Beach to Not See the Aurora Australis
I came to see lights. Instead I only saw clouds and disappointed people on a windy beach. So I asked them why they'd come.