This ingenious technique could turn plastic waste into clean fuel
February 19, 2019, 1:44 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Instead of burying us in it, plastic could be made to work for us.
New high-resolution map of Antarctica shows the continent in incredible detail
September 10, 2018, 11:39 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Researchers say the map will help change science in the continent.
Swiss firm gains steam in mission to suck CO2 directly from the air
August 31, 2018, 2:22 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Climework's direct air capture technology sucks carbon dioxide right out of the air.
Sorry rabbit, but even scientists agree: Slow but steady always wins the race
August 29, 2018, 8:23 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
In all aspects of life, speed is overrated.
Lost WWII warplane found entombed in glacier
August 28, 2018, 2:19 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Engineers plan to recover the P-38, buried under 300 feet of ice, during an expedition next summer.
Rest easy, lazy bones: Evolution is on your side
August 24, 2018, 8:24 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Be as the mollusk — and embrace 'survival of the sluggish.'
Scientists may have found the ultimate food preservative, and it's entirely plant-based
August 22, 2018, 9:28 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Flavonoids keep food fresher and healthier for longer.
At last, the secret to making mummies revealed
August 17, 2018, 11:35 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
But you really shouldn’t try this at home.
Add another strange property to the list of silver's bizarre traits
August 16, 2018, 9:23 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Silver just got even weirder.
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.
You've heard of Schrödinger's cat, but what about Schrödinger's coffee?
August 15, 2018, 10:18 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
A new quantum uncertainty relation has been discovered that might mess with the temperature of your morning joe.
Scientists amplify mineral's CO2-storing ability
August 15, 2018, 2:32 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
By speeding up magnesite's natural process, they may have opened the door for a large-scale climate change solution.
Can you break a spaghetti stick in two? Probably not, but these mathematicians can
August 13, 2018, 7:45 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Students finally solve a spaghetti mystery that has baffled physicists for ages.
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13 optical illusions that will blow your mind
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This ingenious technique could turn plastic waste into clean fuel
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5 brilliant mathematicians and their impact on the modern world
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Why do we see monsters in the mirror?
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What will humans look like in 100,000 years?
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Scientists learn how to record your dreams and play them back to you
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.