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G. Clay Whittaker covers topics related to culture, science and technology. He has written for Esquire, Playboy, Popular Science, Maxim, and Men's Journal, among others. He lives in the Sixth Borough.
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Even Wineries Don’t Yet Know Extent of Wildfire Destruction
TragedyThe destruction wrought by wildfires on Sonoma and Napa is mostly unknown—but it is undeniably massive.

Robot Uber Drivers Are Safer for Women
THE HUMAN PROBLEMUber’s fleet has been riddled with allegations of harassment and abuse. Removing drivers is the answer.

How to Make the Perfect Piña Colada…Song
Name that TuneFor National Piña Colada Day, Rupert Holmes reveals the secrets behind the writing of his 1979 hit song, Escape.

The Danger of Virtual Reality for Memory
Brave New WorldIn the coming years, virtual reality will be about recording personal moments. But what’s to stop people from living fully inside those memories?

Robots Will Be More Polite Than Humans
PLEASE AND THANK YOUScientists all over the world are all building smarter robots for different tasks. But what every bot seems to have in common is a sense of manners.

The Next Solar Energy Giant Is…Dubai?
SUNNY DAYSDubai is building a solar plant that will power 75 percent of the city by 2050. Can the U.S. catch up?

The End of Second Languages Is Near
IT’S A SMALL WORLDNew technology means you can skip the college electives.

Google Wants to Put a Camera In Your Eye
iBallInvasive eye cameras are about to make Google Glass seem like a libertarian’s dream.

Real Hoverboards Are a Legal Disaster
LIFT OFFThe problem with creating a new vehicle is that the second it’s created, it’s already illegal.

Teaching Drones to Overthrow Humanity
FUTUROLOGYUnintended consequences meet the fate of humanity. No, seriously.
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