explainers
Election Breakdowns: Great Barrier Reef
In the final political explainer before the election, VICE's Wendy Syfret breaks down how the major parties plan to save the Barrier Reef from rising sea temperatures, sediment run off, and the good ship "jobs and growth."
Almost Nothing About the ‘Apple Harvests Gold From iPhones’ Story Is True
Here is the truth: Apple paid independent recyclers to recycle old electronics—which were almost never Apple products, by the way—because it’s required by law to do so.
A Brief History of Cryosleep
How scientists are trying to make humans hibernate, and the real science behind one of science fiction's favorite tropes.
Why DMCA Rulemaking Is an Unsustainable Garbage Train
Every three years, the Librarian of Congress puts a whole bunch of researchers through a twisted bureaucratic process.
This Is Why You Hate the Sound of Your Own Voice on Recordings
This is why your "phone voice" sounds different and worse.
North Korea’s Time Zone Switch Isn’t That Weird Once You Think About It
Time is kinda more like play-doh, Rust.
Why We Spend About Half Our Time Awake Just... Spacing Out
Can you even make it through this article without your mind wandering?
Keep Calm and Keep Assigning IP Addresses
An explanation of that new IPv6 protocol you keep hearing about.