Designing the technology of ‘Blade Runner 2049’

This article contains spoilers for ‘Blade Runner 2049’ There’s a scene in Blade Runner 2049 that takes place in a morgue. K, an android "replicant" played by Ryan Gosling, waits patiently while a member of the Los Angeles Police Department…

Gene therapy for advanced lymphoma gets FDA approval

People with advanced lymphoma now have another type of treatment to consider. The Food and Drug Administration has approved Yescarta, a cell-based gene therapy designed to treat large B-cell lymphoma created by Kite Pharma. It’s the second time the FDA…

LowRide magazine puts the BMW R nineT on a diet

When the R nineT was on the drawing board, BMW engineers made sure it was easy to modify. And that custom-friendliness has become a core part of the bike’s ethos. This Italian build takes that principle and rides away with…

Why paper cuts hurt so much

The dangers of paper lurk at the microscopic level and they can cause a lot of pain. Paper can cut through wood and plastic and lacerate skin with ease. Following is a transcript of the video. Why do paper cuts hurt so much?…