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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

Tragedy

The destruction wrought by wildfires on Sonoma and Napa is mostly unknown—but it is undeniably massive.

G. Clay Whittaker | Published Oct 15, 2017

Robot Uber Drivers Are Safer for Women

THE HUMAN PROBLEM

Uber’s fleet has been riddled with allegations of harassment and abuse. Removing drivers is the answer.

G. Clay Whittaker | Published Sep 03, 2016

How to Make the Perfect Piña Colada…Song

Name that Tune

For National Piña Colada Day, Rupert Holmes reveals the secrets behind the writing of his 1979 hit song, Escape.

G. Clay Whittaker | Published Jul 10, 2016

The Danger of Virtual Reality for Memory

Brave New World

In the coming years, virtual reality will be about recording personal moments. But what’s to stop people from living fully inside those memories?

G. Clay Whittaker | Published Jul 05, 2016

Robots Will Be More Polite Than Humans

PLEASE AND THANK YOU

Scientists 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.

G. Clay Whittaker | Published Jun 12, 2016

The Next Solar Energy Giant Is…Dubai?

SUNNY DAYS

Dubai is building a solar plant that will power 75 percent of the city by 2050. Can the U.S. catch up?

G. Clay Whittaker | Published Jun 10, 2016

The End of Second Languages Is Near

IT’S A SMALL WORLD

New technology means you can skip the college electives.

G. Clay Whittaker | Published May 28, 2016

Google Wants to Put a Camera In Your Eye

iBall

Invasive eye cameras are about to make Google Glass seem like a libertarian’s dream.

G. Clay Whittaker | Published May 14, 2016

Real Hoverboards Are a Legal Disaster

LIFT OFF

The problem with creating a new vehicle is that the second it’s created, it’s already illegal.

G. Clay Whittaker | Published May 03, 2016

Teaching Drones to Overthrow Humanity

FUTUROLOGY

Unintended consequences meet the fate of humanity. No, seriously.

G. Clay Whittaker | Published Apr 24, 2016

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