Why Nuclear-Powered Pacemakers Are More Practical Than You'd Think
Pacemakers are vital, life-saving technology held back by their limited battery life, but the solution to that problem may lie in nuclear batteries.
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Study Shows Solar Power Isn't Weak - It's Being Ruined By Fossil Fuels
Solar power is one of the cleanest sources of energy we have available, and we're actively making it less effective when we burn coal for power.
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Viral TikTok Shows How To Make Your Phone Project A Hologram Illusion – And It Actually Works
Impress your friends with this viral DIY trick! Discover how to turn your smartphone and some scrap plastic into a stunning 3D optical illusion in minutes.
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Why Are Nuclear Fuel Rods Thrown Out With 90% Of Their Potential Power Left?
Nuclear power may be the answer to our energy problems, but if that's true, why are we tossing out the fuel rods when they still have some life?
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Scientists Say Quantum Physics Could Actually Allow Messages To Travel Back In Time
Time as a concept seems so simple in day-to-day life, until you start talking about time travel and all the reasons that it could or could not be possible.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Exploded On The Launch Platform
A planned test for Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket ahead of a planned flight turned into a disaster when it exploded on the launch platform.
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SpaceX Claims It's Sending Its First Private Starship To Mars (Eventually)
Elon Musk's SpaceX is a company that's experienced both lots of success and lots of failure, but will their planned private starship mission make it to Mars?
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How Many Solar Panels Would It Take To Equal One Nuclear Reactor?
Solar power is often seen as a safer alternative to nuclear, which produces toxic waste, but matching nuclear's power output with solar isn't easy.
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Part Of A SpaceX Rocket Will Be Hitting The Moon At Mach 7, According To Experts
While the impact isn't expected to be cause for alarm, the ripple effect of continued space congestion could lead to greater issues down the road.
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Bacteria And Sunlight Could Be The Future Of Sustainable Fuel
There's no question that we're in the middle of a fuel crunch, but you may be surprised to learn that bacteria may be able to help ease that pinch.
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China's New Breakthrough Could Power Drones Mid-Air With Microwaves
China has made a breakthrough in mid-air drone charging using microwave technology. The results were mixed, but the military implications are hard to ignore.
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More Devices Use Piezoelectricity Than You'd Think – Here's How
You may have heard the term 'piezoelectricity' tossed about, but you may not realize just how ubiquitous this miniature technology really is.
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That Eerie Blue Light Surrounding Nuclear Reactors Has A Fascinating Scientific Explanation
If you think of nuclear energy, you may be picturing submerged nuclear waste bathed in eerie blue light. That light has a really cool explanation.
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The Reason Why Smartwatch Lights Are Almost Always Green
If you've ever had a smartwatch, you've probably noticed that little green light that flashes on the bottom of it. What's up with that anyway?
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What Is The 20% Rule For Solar Panels?
Solar energy comes with its own unique pros and cons, including the 20% rule, which can prove helpful in keeping your available solar power reliable.
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Here's How Distracting Your Phone Notifications Really Are (According To Science)
Smartphones are ubiquitous in the current day, but for all their convenience, they might be to blame for some distressing damage to our mental abilities.
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Solar Farms On Degraded Land Are Having A Surprisingly Positive Effect On Local Wildlife
For all its benefits, solar power has its issues, including deforestation. However, with a little care, solar farms can help the the ecosystem, not hurt it.
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This Diving Robot Is Investigating 500-Year-Old Secrets Off The French Coast
Researchers have recovered 500-year-old artifacts from the deepest-known shipwreck in French waters using a robot capable of operating at crushing depths.
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NASA's New 'Space Gas Station' Will Change The Way Astronauts Refuel
NASA and other space agencies have put plenty of things in orbit, including space stations, satellites, and even a car, but not a gas station.
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Japan's New Hypersonic Engine Could Make 2-Hour Flights To The US A Reality
The supersonic Concorde airplane took, at most, 3.5 hours to travel from New York to London, with its fastest travel time being two hours and 52 minutes.
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Scientists Are Using Internet Cables For Something They Weren't Built To Do
Researchers are increasingly tracking natural hazards with internet cables, and their success could lead to them using the technology in space.
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Why Do Submarines Use Red Lights At Night?
Submarine interiors bathed in red might be a familiar scene in fiction, but that visual is based in truth. Red light is easy on the eye, especially in the dark.
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How Long Does Nuclear Waste Last?
Nuclear energy is great because it doesn't produce any harmful emissions, but the waste it does produce can stick around for a very long time.
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Europe's Supercomputer Just Broke A World Record You've Probably Never Heard Of
Although they might seem like yesterday's hype, quantum computers are still progressing, and a European team has recently set a big new record.
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China's Flying Wind Turbine Might Unlock Power Conventional Turbines Can't Reach
China produces more energy through wind than the rest of the world, holding more than 50% of the world's total capacity, and now it's taking to the air.
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3 Ways Screens Can Harm Your Eyes (And How To Avoid It)
It's impossible to escape screens in the modern world, and while you probably already know it, they're hurting your eyes in more ways than one.
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Why NASA's Space Shuttle Hitched Rides On Top Of A Boeing 747
Although the Space Shuttle was capable of rocket-powered rides to space, it required the help of a Boeing 747 for earthbound transportation.
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