Why Are Some Hard Drives Full Of Helium?
Helium is well known as the gas that makes balloons float and voices higher, but it's also found in some hard drives. Here's how it's advancing disk technology.
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The Old Sailor Myth Satellites Actually Confirmed Is True
A common trope in sailors' stories is the giant wave that can swallow a ship whole, now satellite data is giving some truth to those old tales.
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NASA Has Bad News About What Could Happen To Humans Born In Space
Having babies born in space could produce an interesting conundrum as shown by research with one particular creature.
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NASA's Secret Plan To Rescue Astronauts If The Apollo Moon Landings Went Wrong
NASA had a contingency plan in case Apollo astronauts were stranded near the Moon, but it was far stranger and riskier than you might expect.
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New Study Shows What AI Is Really Doing To Your Brain
For a lot of people, LLMs and AI tools are making their lives easier, but there comes a point where too many AI tools are bad for your well being.
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Solar Roadway Projects Failed Worldwide For A Few Obvious Reasons
Solar panels on the road. What could go wrong? This tech may seem like a good idea to create sustainable energy, but it isn't quite ready for the real world.
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It Takes Almost A Decade For Wind Turbines To Pay Off - Here's Why
Wind turbines provide clean, renewable energy and pay for themselves in cost savings -- eventually. Here's why it can take years for wind power to pay off.
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China's Largest Solar Farm Is Quietly Changing The Desert Around It
The biggest benefit of using solar energy is that it's clean with a very small carbon footprint, but China is finding some added benefits as well.
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How Quickly Can SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Be Ready To Relaunch?
SpaceX has made a name for itself since its inception, specifically when it comes to reusable rocket boosters, including its Falcon 9 rocket.
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China's AI Is Detecting Pancreatic Cancer That Doctors Might Miss
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to treat, which makes early detection so crucial, now AI is lending a hand to speed up the process.
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Why Don't We Put AI Data Centers In Space? Nvidia's CEO Has 3 Reasons
Sending AI data centers into space sounds futuristic, but Nvidia's CEO says a few practical obstacles still make that idea hard to justify today.
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Why Rockets Never Launch In The Middle Of The US
Rocket launch maps look lopsided for a reason. NASA's sites are near the coasts, and the geography behind that choice is more practical than it seems.
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5 Ways Stephen Hawking Predicted The End Of The World Would Happen
Stephen Hawking’s black hole fame wasn’t his only focus — he also laid out multiple existential threats. Here are five doomsday risks he talked about.
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It Takes Years To Refuel A Nuclear Submarine - Here's Why
Refueling a nuclear submarine isn't quite as simple or quick as putting gas in your car. Here's why it takes years to get a nuclear sub back in the water.
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The First Transatlantic Internet Cable Ever Is Being Pulled From The Ocean After Almost 40 Years
The first transatlantic internet cable ever is being retired and pulled from the ocean floor. Here's how it's being done and what happens next.
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If We're Going To Find Life On Mars, NASA Knows Just Where To Find It
When it comes to the space sciences, nothing is quite as exciting as the search for alien life, and NASA thinks it has a good idea of where to look.
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China Is Doing More Than Just Turning Deserts Into Fertile Soil
China has morphed into a green powerhouse over the past decade, and their push to fight desertification is doing more than restoring the soil.
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It Takes Weeks To Refuel A Nuclear Power Plant - Here's Why
Nuclear power plants have a bad rap due to the tragic Chernobyl incident and the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in California, but they're safer than ever.
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This Company Is Launching A Hypersonic Rocket That Could Actually Compete With SpaceX
SpaceX has long been at the front of US space operations, but now a new company has unveiled a hypersonic rocket that could set the new standard.
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An Essential Part Of Star Wars History Once Was Sent To Space
Nearly 20 years ago, an iconic part of the Star Wars sci-fi film franchise made a trip aboard NASA's Space Shuttle for a visit to outer space.
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Greenland Is Feeling Climate Change Differently Than Most Places - Here's Why
Climate change has significant yet odd effects on locations around the world. In some cases it affects migration patterns, while in others it disrupts sea levels.
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This Astronaut Had A Medical Emergency On The ISS, Highlighting The Risks Of A Mars Mission
The ISS has a rotating crew of seven astronauts, and they're equipped with all sorts of medical equipment, but not everything an emergency room would have.
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completed Its First Test Flight
A collaboration between NASA and Lockheed Martin has produced an experimental jet capable of flying beyond the speed of sound without a sonic boom.
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NASA's Artemis III Moon Landing Was Just Cancelled - Here's What Changed
A moon landing decades in the making has been officially canceled. Learn why NASA called off Artemis III and what the new lunar timeline looks like.
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7 Companies That Are Owned By Elon Musk
As arguably the top titan of modern commerce, Elon Musk has owned his fair (or is that unfair?) share of companies over the years.
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Those Little Cameras On Top Of Traffic Lights Aren't All For Catching Red-Light Runners
Seeing a camera at a stoplight doesn't automatically mean you're being ticketed. Many intersections use similar hardware for other needs.
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How Wooden Satellites Can Prevent A Nightmare Pollution Problem
When people think of climate change, they don't think of satellites, but that may change now that Japan is launching wooden satellites into space.
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