Science

Future Earth 2121

Welcome to Future Earth, where Inverse forecasts 100 years of possibilities, challenges, and who will lead the way.

Katie Carey
Jordan Golson

big brother is watching

The one feature that would make Tesla's Autopilot so much safer

Competitor systems all use something called driver monitoring to literally keep an eye on what the person behind the wheel is up to. So why doesn't Tesla?

Tesla is in the news again. Well, Tesla is always in the news because Elon Musk has a Steve Jobsian ability to draw media attention, but this week the news isn't great.

On April 17, a Tesla Model S crashed near Houston, Texas, killing both occupants. Police are convinced that no one was in the driver's seat when the car crashed into a tree at a high rate of speed.

It seems that Tesla's Autopilot system — which cannot drive itself and should never be used without an attentive driver in the driver's seat — was being used without an attentive driver in the driver's seat, with fatal results.

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Tomas Franzese

Looking Back

PS3 Store shutdown reversal signals a major Sony strategy change, analyst says

“It’s clear that we made the wrong decision here.”

- Jim Ryan, SIE President & CEO

Sony Interactive Entertainment

The PlayStation Store is no longer shutting down on PlayStation 3 and PS Vita.

On April 19, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Jim Ryan confirmed that PlayStation was reversing a decision that would have made hundreds of games unpurchaseable. This only came after a major wave of backlash, but it also highlights PlayStation’s weakness when it comes to backward compatibility and properly supporting legacy titles.

Omdia Principal Games Analyst Steve Bailey weighs in on the situation, speculating to Inverse about what likely led to this decision and what it means for the future of legacy video game storefronts. When it comes to aging systems like the PS3, PS Vita, Xbox 360, and Wii U, what does it mean for digital storefronts to close?

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Bryan Lawver

Old school

8 best retro games you can play for free online

A blast from the past.

Giovanni Colantonio

Game Theory

FF7 Remake: Intergrade could make a divisive combat change for Part 2

This new mechanic should be in Part 2.

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade is full of change. At a basic level, it’s a full next-gen upgrade of the original game with enhanced visuals. On top of that, it brings all new content to the game that’s likely to have some serious implications about the remake’s proper sequel.

While there are plenty of big headlining features to get excited about, there’s one smaller detail that’s worth keeping an eye on. One subtle change to the new INTERmission episode could signal a key change to FF7’s combat action RPG battles.

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Health XY
Leg Day Observer

Why weight lifters need to pay more attention to their feet

Sam Reiss

A foot can't grow like a bicep, but it can become stronger.

Essay

It's time for men to start talking about male infertility. I'll go first.

Ben Ashwell
Runny nose

The weird connection between exercise and antihistamines

Sophie Putka

Blocking one process in your body can dampen the benefits of exercise.

XY

Male brains show a chaotic aging process compared to females

Sophie Putka

Animal brains reveal aging differences in male and female brains.

Longevity hacks

Longevity hack: Study supports an extra workout perk from coffee

Sophie Putka

Coffee before exercise helps you feel the burn (literally).

'roid age

Weight lifters’ brains reveal one unexpected side effect of steroids

Sophie Putka

Long-term use of performance-boosting substances can make brains look old beyond their years.

man snacks

6 foods that boost men’s health

Sophie Putka
Leg Day Observer

Need to take a weight lifting break? Use these ‘eccentric’ exercises instead

Sam Reiss

All exercises contain three phases of movements.

fresh shave

A condition thought only to affect women may cause male-pattern baldness

Sofia Quaglia

No ovaries needed.

Stress less

Managing ADHD at work: Symptoms, tips, and is it a disability?

Katie MacBride

We asked the experts.

Leg Day Observer

Can you lift weights too much? How to get stronger, sustainably

Sam Reiss

In a technical sense, it’s impossible to lift too much. But over time it’s unavoidable.

Money Mind

Does testosterone make you selfish? New study illuminates the brain’s role

Katie MacBride

Brain scans reveal a novel explanation.

Gaming is good
Looking Back

PS3 Store shutdown reversal signals a major Sony strategy change, analyst says

Tomas Franzese
Old school

8 best retro games you can play for free online

Bryan Lawver

A blast from the past.

Game Theory

FF7 Remake: Intergrade could make a divisive combat change for Part 2

Giovanni Colantonio

This new mechanic should be in Part 2.

Game Guides

Avoid the devastating Outriders Old Powers quest bug in 4 easy steps

Just Lunning

Old Powers, new problems.

Make It So

Picard Season 2 cast (probably) won't include these 2 fan favorites

Ryan Britt
Game Recs

You need to play the bloodiest fighting game ever on Nintendo Switch ASAP

Giovanni Colantonio

A classic franchise's appearance on Nintendo Switch signals just how far Nintendo has come on vilence.

Launch Time

Here's exactly when you can play the Call of Duty: Warzone nuke event

Tomas Franzese

When does the nuke drop?

Inverse Codex

Everything you need to know about Code Name: X, the Persona 5 mobile game

Just Lunning

The next great Persona 5 adventure.

Game Guides

7 must-have items to farm before the Genshin Impact 1.5 Zhongli rerun

Just Lunning

Adapt for the Adeptus.

Inverse Codex

'Fantasian' Part 2 release date, story, and platforms for Sakaguchi's masterpiece

Tomas Franzese
Inverse Codex

Everything you need to know about Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Tomas Franzese

The chosen one.

Game Guides

One Outriders Technomancer build nearly breaks the game

Just Lunning

Who needs meta?

Features

Interview

Hironobu Sakaguchi reveals the tragic fate that awaits Fantasian’s dioramas

Tomas Franzese

Dioramas don’t last forever.

Essay

It's time for men to start talking about male infertility. I'll go first.

Ben Ashwell
The Inverse Interview

The French father of Hollywood sci-fi is still planning his masterpiece (Exclusive)

James Balmont
Feature

Why so many young people are just now getting Covid-19

Katie MacBride

Future of Auto

big brother is watching

The one feature that would make Tesla's Autopilot so much safer

Jordan Golson

Competitor systems all use something called driver monitoring to literally keep an eye on what the person behind the wheel is up to. So why doesn't Tesla?

Musk Reads

Musk Reads: Photos show incredible Tesla Cybertruck prototype

Mike Brown

Tesla Cybertruck spotted; NASA chooses SpaceX for its Moon missions; Tesla’s safety record comes under the spotlight.

Future Earth 2121

What happens if we solve climate change?

Maddie Bender
FFFFFFFFF

All the cars from the F9 trailer — and how much it costs to blow ’em up

Jordan Golson

Also family, barbecue, and beer.

Dais Johnston

Take up the sword

Emilia Clarke’s Secret Invasion role could answer a WandaVision cliffhanger

This mutant leader would definitely be on-brand.

The Marvel Universe is expanding, again. After revealing a beloved sitcom actress in Episode 5 of Falcon and the Winter Soldier, two more casting announcements sent waves across the Marvel fandom: Academy Award-winning actress Olivia Colman is in talks to appear in the upcoming Secret Invasion series, as is the Khaleesi herself, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke.

Who are Colman and Clarke playing? There are big questions surrounding each possibility, and one tantalizing option could resolve a huge cliffhanger from WandaVision.

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