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"By now, you've probably see Commander Chris Hadfield's tear-jerking farewell to the International Space Station: a cover of David Bowie's classic space song, Space Oddity, filmed and performed by Hadfield himself in zero-g. In case you haven't, we've embedded it above: it's hard not to be proud of humanity after watching it. But do you know how Hadfield actually recorded it? With his iPad, of course."

"We're rapidly heading into a world where those who can't understand code are left behind. Everyone should try learning at least one programming language, even if it's just so that they can communicate their needs to tech people. Knowing some code-fu does wonders for your problem-solving and logic, too. Whether you're aiming for eventual App Store success, dipping your toes into a new hobby, or just trying to learn a new skill, these eight iOS apps will help you distinguish loops from conditionals and provide all the groundwork you need to become a 1337 coder - no matter your age or technical know-how."