Powering the Road Ahead

ARE HYBRIDS OR ELECTRIC VEHICLES THE WHEELS OF THE FUTURE?

Moral Machines - TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT SELF-DRIVING CARS

Have you ever heard of the trolley problem? It is a set of imaginary scenarios used by ethicists— people who ask questions about right and wrong.

Outstretched Arms

CHRIST THE REDEMER

SANJEEV SHARMA-TECHNOLOGY PIONEER

High-speed railroad cars, rockets, and now drones—what will mechanical engineer Sanjeev Sharma do next? Sharma is currently head of vehicle engineering at Matternet, a drone company in Mountain View, California. Whatever lies ahead, he’ll probably be at the forefront of new technologies that serve others.

OLIVIA WANLESS

AUTODRIVE TEAM CAPTAIN

Art Connection

Abstract Art in the Style of Brazilian Artist Beatriz Milhazes

MORPHING ART

It’s more than meets the eye.

The Dancing Turtle

A folktale from Brazil

Amazon in Peril

If something isn’t done to save the Amazon, it could be damaged beyond repair.

Drone Home

UAVs MAY CHANGE THE WAY PACKAGES ARE DELIVERED.

Carnival

The Biggest Brazilian Celebration

DRIVERLESS ED

TEACHING CARS TO DRIVE THEMSELVES IS A LOT LIKE TEACHING PEOPLE.

A Tasty Melting Pot

Brazilian food is a flavorful blend of tastes and cultures that reflects the history of the country.

Welcome To Brazil

If you were asked to name the five largest countries in the world, would you be surprised to discover that Brazil is one of them? Only Russia, Canada, China, and the United States are bigger.

Toco Toucan

This isn’t as easy as it looks.

Do You Really Want a Flying Car?

It's the year 2020. So where are all the flying cars? The vast majority of people still get to work and school in boring, ground-bound cars. Not to mention buses, trains, and bikes.

A System In Sync

Smart cars need smart roads.

Riding the Underground Dragon

In some ways, New York City’s subway system is magical. You go underground, zip through dark tunnels, and come up again in a completely different place.

HIGH FIVE

New York, New York! When many people think of New York City, they picture the tall skyscrapers and tourist attractions of Manhattan. The Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park are all found there. But Manhattan is only one of five boroughs of the city. Here are five fascinating facts to get your started on your journey through Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn.

OPOSSUM

SURVIVOR IN THE CITY

Gems of Grand Central Terminal

Designed to make every arrival and departure feel like a special occasion, Grand Central Terminal (GCT) has been dazzling visitors ever since it opened on February 2, 1913. Today, this beautiful Beaux-Arts building is one of the most-visited spots in New York City. Let’s take a look at a few of the gems that make this historic landmark sparkle.

Celebrating Black History on Staten Island

Sandy Ground, the oldest continuously inhabited black settlement in the United States, is located on the south shore of Staten Island. In 1828, just one year after slavery was abolished in New York, African American John Jackson purchased land there. Jackson operated a ferry between Sandy Ground and Manhattan and New Jersey. He was the first black landowner on all of Staten Island.

Barks on Broadway

If you’ve ever seen a musical like Annie, The Wizard of Oz, or legally Blonde, then you may have seen a canine actor onstage. Often, these shows use live animals to make the story seem as realistic as possible.

Guardians of The Library

The New York Public Library’s (NYPL’s) flagship building, the landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, holds many treasures.

Exploring the Boroughs of New York City

New York City has five boroughs: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. What exactly is a borough? Depending on which state you are in, a borough can have several different definitions. In some states, it is another name for a town. But in New York, a borough is a smaller division of a larger city.

The World is Our Oyster

New Yorkers are resilient. As the song, “New York, New York” goes, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. There’s no better example of a tough, hard-working New Yorker than the mighty oyster.

WELCOME TO the BIG apple

If someone asked you to list the greatest cities in the world, chances are pretty good that New York City would be close to the top of your list. For people all over the world, New York City is a place of excitement, adventure, and curiosity. It is home to more than 8 million people and is known for its tall skyscrapers that house many of the biggest and most important companies in the world. It is also home to Central Park, Times Square, Broadway, the Hudson and East rivers, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building.

On Point

THIS DANCE TECHNIQUE LOOKS EFFORTLESS, BUT APPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING.

Q&A

Q&A

Trial in Absentia

In the 40th century, the most intellectually advanced species in the galaxy initiates a project to bring back as many extinct species as possible. They have already returned hundreds of species to life after careful evaluation by the Committee for the Revivification of Extinct Species (CaRES). The purpose of the committee is to evaluate whether each species meets just one criterion: “There must be no overwhelming, compelling evidence that the species should not be revived.” Here is an excerpt from the transcript of the meeting where members debate the revivification of an extinct species: humans.