50-year-old car sets new land speed record
August 16, 2018, 10:22 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
The Challenger 2 is now the world's fastest piston-driven vehicle after achieving an average speed of 448 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Quantum entanglement demonstrated at a level visible to the naked eye
April 26, 2018, 10:17 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Scientists have entangled 2 objects on the macroscopic level for the first time.
Scientists can see cells moving inside live animals for the first time
April 25, 2018, 9:42 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
The stars of cellular cinema are ready for their close-up.
Robot puts together an Ikea chair without needing a large glass of wine
April 19, 2018, 12:30 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
An off-the-shelf constructed robot successfully put together an Ikea chair in about 20 minutes.
This accidental discovery could help solve our plastic pollution crisis
April 17, 2018, 2:11 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Researchers working with an enzyme that eats plastic bottles have made it even better.
Swing by the Foucault pendulum of Valdivia
April 13, 2018, 8:23 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Need proof the Earth is spinning? Behold Foucault pendulums!
North America has millions of utility markers. This biologist sees millions of birdhouses.
April 8, 2018, 10:47 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The patented Nesting Post targets bird species in need of habitat.
'Injectable bandage' stops the bleeding with an assist from seaweed
April 4, 2018, 10:23 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
It can also speed up the healing process.
Water might be the weirdest liquid in the universe, and now we know why
April 3, 2018, 3:21 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
H2O might seem like a simple molecule, but how it arranges itself is bizarre.
New X-ray device could cut radiation dosage
March 30, 2018, 9:10 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
'Ghost images' may be the future of seeing our skeletons.
6 things to appreciate about yeast
March 28, 2018, 9:07 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
From influencing the flavor of coffee to eating pollution in water, yeast makes a difference in so many ways.
Immortality may be in reach, but you'll have to leave your body behind
March 26, 2018, 12:48 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
If you don't mind losing your physical body, Nectome promises to preserve your mind forever.
Meet SoFi, the little robot fish that could
March 23, 2018, 10:14 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
SoFi, a soft robot fish, is able to easily swim through depths of more than 50 feet without disrupting the environment.
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Scientists amplify mineral's CO2-storing ability
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5 brilliant mathematicians and their impact on the modern world
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China's forest city will soon gobble up carbon
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6 important things that were invented during the Middle Ages
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Can you break a spaghetti stick in two? Probably not, but these mathematicians can
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Scientists learn how to record your dreams and play them back to you
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17 popsicle recipes
You only need a popsicle mold and a blender to get started.
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Dogs that love the beach
With the water, the sand and the sea air, there's just so much to adore.
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10 keys to a great vacation
To make sure it's the best time it can be, a little planning is in order.
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Beaches with unique sand
Here are eight beaches where you can find exceptionally beautiful sand that strays from the norm.
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5 smoothie recipes
Feel free to mix and match these ingredients to create your own refreshing combo.
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How to attract fireflies
Fireflies are like nature's fairy lights, and who doesn't want more of that?
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8 places to escape the heat
You can ski, ice skate, play in snow or just enjoy the cool weather.
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