An Accidental Icon of September 11
An unintentional double exposure miraculously places the before and after of the tragedy in the same frame More »
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Edward Tenner is a historian of technology and culture. He was a founding advisor of Smithsonian's Lemelson Center and holds a Ph.D in European history. More
An unintentional double exposure miraculously places the before and after of the tragedy in the same frame More »
The censorship of art during the brutal Cultural Revolution has led a generation of wealthy Chinese to become avid collectors More »
Once seen as a way to ensure fair elections, closed primaries have become a main contributor to the polarization of U.S. politics More »
Facing larger demand for original pieces, artists don't always paint the work they sign. Instead, like in Renaissance times, teams of apprentices are picking up the brushes. More »
Previously unseen objects in a cultural studies book show a Russian preference for ruggedness over elegance, and a knack for self-parody More »
It looks like an innocent bit of jargon has acquired a nasty ring More »
In the 1930s, people were willing to pay for quality and corporate executives were comfortable with long-term perspectives More »
Automated technology allows industries to operate economically, but it also demands a great amount of vigilance and maintenance More »
Since cell phones are the norm, improving that network may be less expensive than maintaining and upgrading landline infrastructure More »
The 67-year-old cartoonist should not have to feel endangered by right-wing tabloid smears More »
A jobless architect during the Great Depression, James Avati went on to become one of the most widely circulated illustrators of the 21st century More »
Buying new PCs despite the disappointing rate of innovation rewards sluggishness. Holding off reinforces technological deathtalk. More »
Even if machines do take over the world, economic theory suggests it will pay for them to keep humans around More »
Technology may have lessened our dependence on it, but downsizing it would carry a massive cost More »
There are a higher number of talented musicians than every before, which makes the job market for performers especially competitive More »
Times were tougher in the 1930s than they are now, so why did hard-hit Brits act more civilized during the Great Depression? More »
Tobacco isn't healthy—but by promoting sociability it very well might promote a healthy democracy More »
As in decades and centuries past, this economic crisis could provide an opportunity for graphic innovation—at your local corner store More »
A great work of architecture survives the deplorable attitude of its creator More »
Some of the world's most infamous killers have cited books and movies as their inspiration More »
