Watch Ollie the Rolling Robot Fuck Up Some Lightbulbs
A very satisfying 30 seconds of slow-motion destruction. Continue reading Watch Ollie the Rolling Robot Fuck Up Some Lightbulbs
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Chameleon Spit Is a Wonder of Physics
As if the ‘ballistic’ tongue wasn’t enough. Continue reading Chameleon Spit Is a Wonder of Physics
Forget Columbus, Eratosthenes Disproved the Flat Earth Myth
He even calculated the planet’s circumference almost perfectly. In 240 BC. Continue reading Forget Columbus, Eratosthenes Disproved the Flat Earth Myth
Physicists Send ‘Twisted Light’ 143 Kilometers, a New Record
A recent experiment could open new doors in space-based quantum communication. Continue reading Physicists Send ‘Twisted Light’ 143 Kilometers, a New Record
Behold: The World’s First 1,000 Processor Chip
Imagine a room full of 1,000 computers, but at nanoscale. Continue reading Behold: The World’s First 1,000 Processor Chip
Mathematical Models Suggest New Ways of Targeting Pro-ISIS Groups Online
To break up large pro-ISIS groups, agencies should start small. Continue reading Mathematical Models Suggest New Ways of Targeting Pro-ISIS Groups Online
Why Antibiotics Cause Diarrhea
A new study shows how antibiotics add nutrients to the gut, feeding pathogens. Continue reading Why Antibiotics Cause Diarrhea
Astronomers Find ‘Left-Handed’ Molecule in Space
Propylene oxide isn’t flashy, but it may hold some deep answers about life on Earth. Continue reading Astronomers Find ‘Left-Handed’ Molecule in Space
Why Can’t Scientists Reproduce a Definition of ‘Reproducibility’?
Everyone wants reproducible results, but no one can say what that actually means. Continue reading Why Can’t Scientists Reproduce a Definition of ‘Reproducibility’?
US Gas Production Revives Atmospheric Ethane After Decades of Decline
Smog is making a comeback. Continue reading US Gas Production Revives Atmospheric Ethane After Decades of Decline