lithium battery fires Southwest evacuates plane after passenger's phone — and seat — goes up in flames (video) Carla Sinclair

air travel Southwest plane drops dangerously low over Oklahoma, scaring people inside their homes Carla Sinclair

never-ending boeing mishaps Southwest Boeing plane stuns passengers when engine cover flies off — crew declares emergency (video) Carla Sinclair

overreactions Southwest kicks off woman for petting her own puppy, then kicks off 2 others for their "attitude" (video) Carla Sinclair

southwest When Southwest passenger's bag is too heavy to check on, she gets creative in the most hilarious way (video) Carla Sinclair

airplanes Video: Southwest passenger shows window that shattered during flight (dramatic image, but no harm done) Carla Sinclair

aviation Last summer, Southwest tried to kill a rule that would have tightened up engine fan blade inspections Cory Doctorow

smartphones Southwest plane evacuated after Samsung Note 7 catches fire. It was a recall replacement. Xeni Jardin

maps This detailed map of Cormac McCarthy's "Blood Meridian" will blow your mind Jennifer Sandlin

Technology Have you ever seen an airplane refuel in the sky? Popkin

gadgets Ruined 1993 Thinkpad tablet lovingly restored Rob Beschizza

tech New sonar images of Amelia Earhart's lost plane reveal an unfortunate truth Allan Rose Hill

Science Spider species 'Hotwheels Sisyphus' named for genitalia Jennifer Sandlin

art David Fambrough's spider bugs turn old VW beetles into looming horrors Popkin

Science Your anxious dog might be a pessimist Gail Sherman

bulgaria Statue of Greek god found in Bulgarian sewer Natalie Dressed

virginia Hello, world! Adorable baby opossum embarks on a new journey Jennifer Sandlin

military SXSW quietly drops US Army sponsorship Thom Dunn

Science Minnesota dam on the verge of collapse Jason Weisberger