This Week in Tech
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The Tech Billionaire Eager to Get to Mars (Nope, It’s Not Elon)
Elon Musk has long talked about traveling to Mars. But now, another tech billionaire is eager to make the jump to the Red Planet. Find out who it is — and why he’s so ready to leave »
Starbucks' Return to Glory: 200,000 Sharpies
Starbucks has been struggling. But its new CEO believes nearly a quarter-of-a-million Sharpies could help get customers back in the door. Intriguing »
Why Do So Many Trains Derail? This Middle-Schooler Figured It Out
14-year-old Garry Montelongo won $10,000 for an award-winning investigation into train derailments. Here’s what he found »
$700 Housing in San Francisco
America’s most expensive city is offering living space for less than $1,000 a month. What’s the catch? Let’s just say that your accommodations will feel a bit… cozy »
Put Your Brain on “Do Not Disturb”
Many of us use the Do Not Disturb mode on our phone. Now a device from MIT offers the same setting for your brain. Here’s how it works »
