John Metcalfe
John Metcalfe is a staff writer at The Atlantic Cities.
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Videos
A Jacket That Hugs You For Getting Facebook 'Likes'
Say hello to the saddest clothing in the world.
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Photos
Is This Wall Talking To Me?
Russian artist Daria Makarenko slips hidden messages into the cracks of the city.
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Sadly, Double Moons Will Not Rise Over Manhattan This Saturday
A Danish architecture firm's plan to hover twin lunar orbs in the sky didn't get enough funding.
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A Look Back at 1951's 'Big Squirt,' California's Improbable Drought Remedy Concept
Why not use a network of cannons to shoot water to parched farms? Oh, right – for lots of reasons.
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Toilet Tuesday
Indian Trains Will No Longer Dump Human Waste Onto the Tracks
Also, a look at Singapore's intense campaign to reform dag-nasty bathrooms.
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Smartphones As Bicycle Lights: Still Not Catching On
The latest entrant claims to be more convenient than a standard bike-safety light, but we've got a few concerns.
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Videos
In Amsterdam, a Tale of Love and Killer Robots
Nerds crowdsource a sci-fi adventure that imagines the city as a post-apocalyptic wonderland.
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The Bed Tent: A Solution for Nosy Roommates?
Many city dwellers might not realize they need a bed tent. They're probably correct.
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Waco's 2012 Cricket Swarm Is Seriously Gross
Texas puts up with these insect invasions every year, but this year's stinky horde is particularly virulent.
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Videos
A Japanese Subway Train Composed of Music
All aboard the Math Homework Express!
