Megan Garber

Megan Garber is a staff writer at The Atlantic. She was formerly an assistant editor at the Nieman Journalism Lab, where she wrote about innovations in the media.

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Ghost Army: The Inflatable Tanks That Fooled Hitler

Ghost Army: The Inflatable Tanks That Fooled Hitler

The Allies saved thousands of lives by embracing the artistry of war. More »

These Artists Are Mapping the Earth ... With Facial Recognition Software

These Artists Are Mapping the Earth ... With Facial Recognition Software

The faces of the planet, as seen from space More »

Why Aren't There More Storm Cellars in Oklahoma?

Why Aren't There More Storm Cellars in Oklahoma?

Going underground was the best way for people to stay safe during yesterday's tornado. But there weren't always places for them to do that. More »

Grizzly Puts Video Camera Into Its Mouth; Camera Keeps Filming

Grizzly Puts Video Camera Into Its Mouth; Camera Keeps Filming

Somebody please get this guy a toothbrush. More »

Quiz: GeoCities or Tumblr?

Quiz: GeoCities or Tumblr?

In 1999, Yahoo acquired GeoCities. The deal left behind little more than a press release. More »

Can You Really Buy 'Cool'?

Can You Really Buy 'Cool'?

The biggest challenge Yahoo will face in its acquisition -- and adaptation -- of Tumblr More »

Will 'Digital Ethnic Cleansing' Be Part of the Internet's Future?

Will 'Digital Ethnic Cleansing' Be Part of the Internet's Future?

Eric Schmidt, Jared Cohen, and Steve Clemons discuss the political limitations of the Internet. More »

2,060 Minutes: Gordo Cooper and the Last American Solo Flight in Space

2,060 Minutes: Gordo Cooper and the Last American Solo Flight in Space

Imagine being alone in space ... and almost not making it back. More »

The Uncanny Face Model They Made With Richard III's Skull

The Uncanny Face Model They Made With Richard III's Skull

... And it was made by, yep, a 3D printer. More »

A Robot Just Broke the Human Record for Miles Driven in Space

A Robot Just Broke the Human Record for Miles Driven in Space

Another victory for Opportunity, the spunky little rover driving on Mars More »

The Team That Summited Everest Dosed Two Sherpas With Amphetamines

The Team That Summited Everest Dosed Two Sherpas With Amphetamines

Eager to be the first to the top, these brave adventurers briefly turned to ... Adderall. More »

When Romeo Is a Robot

When Romeo Is a Robot

Two sensor-laden machines explore love in the time of automata. More »

Not a Metaphor: A Whole New Way to Watch a Caterpillar Become a Butterfly

Not a Metaphor: A Whole New Way to Watch a Caterpillar Become a Butterfly

Scientists use CT scanning technologies to better understand the insect world. More »

Space Is Now a Reality TV Show

Space Is Now a Reality TV Show

Chris Hadfield's return from the International Space Station marks a new era for the final frontier. More »

These Friendly Robots Would Like to Mix You a Cocktail

These Friendly Robots Would Like to Mix You a Cocktail

On the menu? One googol of potential drink combinations. More »

How Humans Have Seen the World, Through Data

How Humans Have Seen the World, Through Data

PBS Off Book explains the long history of info visualization. More »

How to Not Be a Jerk When It's Raining

How to Not Be a Jerk When It's Raining

This umbrella wants to take the social strife out of bad weather. More »

Finally, a Mathematically Accurate Way to Predict the Behavior of ... Bubbles

Finally, a Mathematically Accurate Way to Predict the Behavior of ... Bubbles

Bursting your bubble just got a little more scientific. More »

What Professional Chefs Think About Astronaut Coffee

What Professional Chefs Think About Astronaut Coffee

The pleasures and drawbacks of caffeine, Capri Sun-ified More »

How a Restaurant Menu Is Like a Website

How a Restaurant Menu Is Like a Website

Thoughts on digital media from ... Mario Batali More »

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