The Loony ‘Circular Runway’ Will Never Happen, But Maybe It Should
Maybe it is time to rethink modern aviation. The post The Loony ‘Circular Runway’ Will Never Happen, But Maybe It…
This Hilarious Video’s Fake. I Can Tell From the Physics
A video making the rounds online shows a strong dog giving an old lady a hard pull. Let’s use video…
The Crazy Eruptions That Spit Up Diamonds
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The Giant Purple History of Guardians 2’s Best New Character
Kurt Russell aside, Ego is one of Marvel’s more obscure characters—but there may just be a reason he shows up.…
South Korea’s New Missile Defense Tech Isn’t a Cure-All For North Korea
South Korea’s US-supplied THAAD is now operational, but it’s no magic bullet. The post South Korea’s New Missile Defense Tech…
Obama Pioneers a New Approach to the Presidential Library
In reflecting the 44th president’s proclivities and priorities, the Obama Presidential Center creates a monument to community. The post Obama…
11 Fantastic Gifts for the Mother in Your Life, From Bikes to Booze
We’ve put together a list of gifts so you don’t have to show up empty-handed this Mother’s Day on Sunday,…
Robot & Us: Self-Driving Trucks Are Coming to Save Lives and Kill Jobs
Bad news for the 2.8 million drivers who work one of the most common jobs in the country, one that…
How Crispr Could Snip Away Some of Humanity’s Worst Diseases
Hiding a gene-editing snipper inside a peaceful virus could treat everything from HIV to cancer. The post How Crispr Could…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Is Great—But All Too Familiar
Director James Gunn’s sequel is here to give you the good time you had in 2014. The post Guardians of…