The World’s First Fully-Electric Commercial Flight

Though it was a seaplane and not a jet, Harbour Air and magniX’s fully-electric flight was a first-ever for the industry, signaling potential for adoption on larger planes. That change surely would be welcomed by travelers, who’d see no notable difference in their flight experience but the output of emissions would be drastically reduced. This is especially pressing as emissions from commercial flights are set …

David Lynch’s Twin Peaks VR Game

Working with developer Collider Games and publisher Showtime, David Lynch has made his beloved, spooky Twin Peaks show into a VR game. Players can explore familiar locations (like the Red Room, Black Lodge, and Sheriff’s office) while solving puzzles to help Special Agent Cooper and Gordon Cole. From searching for evidence like Laura’s half-heart necklace to encountering some of the show’s scariest villains (Bob!), the …

Pursuing Life on a Planet That’s 1,000 Years Away

Earth will not be hospitable to humans forever, and if we wish to prolong our existence we need to consider the idea of relocating. Mars, while conveniently close, likely cannot host life without extensive adaptation. Proxima b (which orbits the star Proxima Centauri) proves more possible, as its surface temperatures could accommodate water and thus life. But the journey in a ship big enough to …