In Finland, classroom design offers a radical departure from the norm
September 19, 2017, 12:01 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Can better architecture lead to a better scholastic experience, as Finnish educators believe?
Scientists unlock the mystery behind Roman concrete's amazing longevity
July 10, 2017, 7:27 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The very thing that causes modern concrete structures to corrode has sustained ancient Roman construction over eons.
Boaty McBoatface tests chilly Antarctic waters
June 29, 2017, 1:31 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
The Internet's favorite undersea autonomous vehicle dips a toe in the water before an unprecedented 1,500-mile Arctic crossing.
The brightest light ever built could change the way we see the world
June 28, 2017, 4:51 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It's brighter than a billion suns.
These sunglasses are designed to admit more blue light and make you happy
June 27, 2017, 3:46 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
They're also good for aging eyes.
The invisible becomes visible with schlieren imaging
June 27, 2017, 9:16 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
There's a whole whirlwind of activity around this match that you've never seen before.
Best use of drones ever? Planting a forest
June 27, 2017, 8:23 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Projects spanning the globe are using flying tech to plant trees.
Google will never be a substitute for your brain
June 26, 2017, 8:22 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Context is key, and it's something machines just don't have yet.
Your memories can now be selectively erased
June 25, 2017, 8:20 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
The world in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" could soon be a reality.
Power may damage the brain like head trauma
June 23, 2017, 7:01 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
The ability to connect with others is among the first things to go.
Your own sweat may soon power your phone
June 22, 2017, 10:47 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
A new skin patch that draws energy from your sweat can power a radio for two days.
15 of the world's longest bridges
June 21, 2017, 1:57 p.m. by Matt Hickman
These bridges stretch across rivers and straits. They even join together continents.
Artist to transform defunct Ohio highway into pop-up forest
June 20, 2017, 7:51 a.m. by Matt Hickman
An idea to transform a kaput Akron highway into a leafy urban retreat is a winner in the 2017 Knight Cities Challenge.
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20 awesome projects for Raspberry Pi
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Canada opens world's longest hiking trail that stretches coast to coast
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World's longest flights leave passengers in the air for the better part of a day
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E-bikes are booming among boomers
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12 reasons to use a bicycle for transportation
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The 10 scariest roller coasters in the world
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
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