NASA Confirms New Horizons Is Hurtling Towards Some Barren Space Rock Named 2014 MU69
NASA has greenlit New Horizons’ next target: a lump of rock out in the Kuiper Belt called 2014 MU69. The…
The Ethics of Why You Should Definitely Watch Shark Week
You should be watching Shark Week. The post The Ethics of Why You Should Definitely Watch Shark Week appeared first…
A Knock on the Head Can Give You the British Accent of Your Dreams
A Texas woman got jaw surgery and wound up with a British accent. Sounds legit. The post A Knock on…
Brexit Could Make Space Boffins All Topsy Wopsy, Innit?
Space transcends political boundaries, but access to it is still subject to the decisions made here on Earth. The post…
Scientists Are Trying to Make Nuclear Fusion With Frickin’ Lasers
A report released in May questioned whether the so-called National Ignition Facility would ever meet its goal. The post Scientists Are Trying to…
In the Science of Civilizations, Brexit Is the European Union’s Reckoning
Scientists who study long term trends in civilizations say the Brexit vote is a symptom of larger problems within the…
NASA’s New X-57 Electric Plane Looks Goofy But Packs Some Sweet Tech
The X-57’s version of shifting into high gear is shutting off its 12 small engines and letting their propellers fold…
Deep Thunder Can Forecast the Weather—Down to a City Block
Want to know which way the wind blows? IBM’s new Deep Thunder tool combines the Weather Channel’s data and forecasting…
Hot Tips For the Next Disruptive Blood Testing Unicorn
Biotechnology can work just fine in Silicon Valley, as long as companies know when to pump the brakes. The post…
Here’s What Happens Inside the Mind of a Filibusterer
What happens to a person who talks for hours on end? The post Here’s What Happens Inside the Mind of…