Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Saying goodbye to Mary Tyler Moore, architecture in Paris, the world's first hydrogen metal and more in our look around the web

1. Earth’s First-Ever Hydrogen Metal With pressure greater than the force within Earth’s core, two diamonds pressed upon liquid hydrogen and something happened for the first time ever on our planet: the lightest element in the periodic table turned into a small bit of metal. After years of research and experiments, this alchemical creation occurred under the direction of two Harvard physicists—whose paper was published …

Sundance 2017: “5 Films About Technology”

Producer Jonathan Keltz on his comedic short film addressing the woes of modern living

As the title implies, “5 Films About Technology” has more than one story to tell, though all the micro-vignettes within this short film address an overarching and ever-present concept. Five sharp contemporary tales of the mishaps associated with our tech addiction unite, bound by brief moments, for a comedic exploration of youth today. An official selection of the International Narrative Short Film program at this …

Best of CH 2016: Cars + Tech

From test driving cars in the snow to thoughts on camera kits and indoor gardening systems, our year in auto and innovation

As each year passes, it’s more and more difficult to believe just how many technological innovations and upgrades can occur. Even the least tech-savvy of us engages with incredible inventions on a daily basis—from cars to phones and cameras—so keeping informed about the fast-paced industry is vital. Our reporting is highly filtered and we focus on lesser known stories and unexpected angles—whether that’s delving into …