Professor Breeds Bomb-Detecting Plants
The next hydrangea you grow could literally save your life. With the help of the Department of Defense, a biologist at the Colorado State University has taught plant proteins how to detect explosives. Never let it be said that horticulture can’t fight terrorism. Picture this at an airport, perhaps in as soon as four years:…
The Genius Bar
What follows is a very intense trip to the Genius Bar. 1. “For some reason, this hinge on my MacBook Air, as you can see here, isn’t closing all the way. It kind of clicks and then just stays stuck there, not quite closing. See?” “There’s always been some error, some amount of neurological disconnect…
How To Photograph Supercross
How do you capture a single defining moment in a sport as dynamic and fast-paced as Supercross? The Phoblographer shows us how to shoot dirtbike heroes right. Covering a Supercross event is tough: sports arena lighting seems bright to the spectators, but isn’t actually very bright. Also the lighting is very flat—if you get shadows…
