Month February 2018

When I mention that one of my favorite subjects to photograph is foggy surfaces, I get a few weird looks. To the uninitiated, the subject is an unusual one and most likely a boring one too. Photographers in-the-know furrow their…

If you think you were excited watching SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch, here’s how Elon Musk handled it. On Saturday, National Geographic shared an exclusive clip of the SpaceX CEO taking in Tuesday’s launch.  “Holy flying fuck, that thing took off,”…

Photo by Claire Lower Happy weekend, everyone, and welcome back to 3-Ingredient Happy Hour, the weekly drink column featuring super simple yet delicious libations. Valentine’s day will be here soon but, rather than make a bubbly, rose-scented cocktail, I’ve decided…

The stock market is trying to avoid its worst week since the 2008 financial crisis. The Dow jumped more than 300 points at Friday’s open, a modest bounce after an ugly few days. But then it gave back those gains…

On board the Tesla Roadster that Elon Musk sent hurtling towards the sun, aiming for a long, leisurely Earth-Mars orbit, there were a few pieces of miscellaneous cargo. A so-called ‘Starman,’ which is a life-size mannequin wearing a production version…

Data visualization brings more eyes, attention and understanding to complex stories. When it works well, it can make a story crystal-clear. But it takes effort, coding and time—and is sometimes out of reach for all but the biggest newsrooms. One…