Dark Matter

When the Tourbillon initially took stage, nearly everything written about it fawned over its meticulous dash, its beautiful curves, and included every chrono-pun one could think of. Finally, Bugatti has given us a peek at what's actually under the hood.

There's no replacement for displacement. An adage that's been around as long as the combustion engine, really. But these age-old sayings don't really apply anymore when it comes to electric motors.

Vera Rubin, the astronomer whose work first confirmed the existence of dark matter, has passed away at the age of 88. Along with that groundbreaking discovery, Rubin has a legacy of scientific achievements and awards, and was a strong advocate for women in science.

The close of 2013 gives us an excellent opportunity, though satiated with holiday feasts, to look back on a year that has been filled with scientific accomplishment.