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IDEAS | 4-MINUTE READ
After Going Solar, I Felt the Bliss of Sudden Abundance
BY CLIVE THOMPSON
My rooftop panels showed me that a world powered by renewables would be an overflowing horn of plenty, with fast, sporty cars and comfy homes.
COUNTER MEASURES | 5-MINUTE READ
How Tor Is Fighting—and Beating—Russian Censorship
BY MATT BURGESS
Russia has been trying to block the anonymous browser since December—with mixed results.
AIR MAIL | 10-MINUTE READ
Drone Contraband Deliveries Are Rampant at US Prisons
BY JEFF LINK
Law enforcement officers face an air assault as drugs, weapons, and phones are flown in to prisoners.
GREEN REVOLUTION | 4-MINUTE READ
The New Climate Bill's Secret Weapon? Tax Credits
BY MATT SIMON
The Inflation Reduction Act would provide billions for Americans to modernize their homes. It's a way to encourage mass climate action.
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PLAINTEXT | 4-MINUTE READ
Instagram Proves When You've Lost the Kardashians, You're Screwed
BY KATE KNIBBS
Plus: Instagram's early days, moving markets with thumbs, and selling your soul on the stock market.
WIDE STANCE | 3-MINUTE READ
I Just Want My TV Legs to Actually Work
BY PARKER HALL
As TVs get bigger, it's gotten more complicated to set them up. One simple fix could have you streaming Netflix in no time.
TICKET TO RIDE | 6-MINUTE READ
The Case for Making Public Transit Free Everywhere
BY NICOLE KOBIE
From Spain to Germany and Luxembourg to Estonia, more and more countries are experimenting with fare-free transportation.
MUSIC | 3-MINUTE READ
Is Beyoncé's Renaissance a Sign of the Apocalypse?
BY AMOS BARSHAD
Probably not, but tell that to the conspiracy theorists.
COMIC-CON 2022 | 4-MINUTE READ
Comic-Con 2022: The Most Wildly Creative Cosplay Masks
BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER
Fans went all-out for the first in-person Comic-Con since Covid-19 hit.
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