Satellites and other objects falling from orbit into our atmosphere tend to burn up, but can that harm our atmospheres in ways we don't understand yet?
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Nuclear power plants use radioactive materials to create energy, but which materials specifically? Turns out, it's mostly just one particular type of element.
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You might have seen or even used a thermal camera before, but this satellite's thermal imaging system is on a whole different level and could spy on you.
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There are tens of thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, some of which are much older than you may expect. The oldest dates back to the dawn of the Space Age.
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Do you ever feel like DIY is very satisfying, even seeming a bit addictive? Science has a couple of reasons why our brains enjoy DIY projects.
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If you're looking for a UV flashlight, you'll likely encounter ones that say they're "UV light" and others that say "black light." What's the difference?
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Coal is infamously bad for the environment, leading to the rise of alternative energy sources, but what if you could get energy from coal without burning it?
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Off the northern coast of the Jamaica, there's a coral reef that's fighting for its life. What's this unusual approach to bringing it back to life?
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Water-pumping windmills have been around since the late 1800s. Part of the reason for their longevity is how simply they work and are to maintain.
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Gears have one large downside: They have to make physical contact, meaning over time they wear down and eventually break. These liquid gears may change that.
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Shark attacks are relatively rare, but they can be fatal or traumatic experiences when they do occur. Several companies are using AI drones to prevent them.
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Concerned about Flock ALPR camera tracking your every move on the highway? Discover the free open-source map that helps you dodge invasive license plate reader.
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If you use Claude regularly, there's a good chance you're on the free plan. Unfortunately, this approach does have limitations, such as the AI's 5-hour limit.
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These floating solar panels installed above bodies of water could help Australia with its drought problem in addition to being a renewable energy source.
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Apart from both being propelled by explosions of one form or another, bullets and cars share a handful of design similarities. It's all due to aerodynamics.
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AI is split among two groups -- those enthusiastic about the technology, and those worried about its implications. The 30% rule may bring balance to the issue.
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NASA's Space Shuttle program was a great idea in concept, but flawed execution led to its demise. Here are the problems it was supposed to solve but never did.
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4D printing doesn't let you print extradimensional items, but it is a promising form of manufacturing that might solve a lot of future issues.
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Snap is finally releasing its Spectacles glasses for consumers, called SPECS. They are cool (and expensive), but they may still not be suitable for daily use.
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We know that animals see the world differently than we do, and this new camera system lets us get a taste of what that looks like — on video.
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The American and Russian space programs took radically different approaches to landing their spacecraft, dictated by geography and physics. Here's why.
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AI is changing a lot of things quickly, but one unexpected consequence is the complicated process of creating a bioweapon is getting a lot easier.
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Batteries are an essential part of the transition to renewable energy, and Switzerland is going all-in by building a massive underground system.
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From passenger baggage limits to flight stability, discover the critical physics behind weight and balance that every pilot must master to stay safe.
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There's an object so deadly that even standing next to it can kill you within minutes. It's also completely man-made and only exists in a single place on Earth.
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Sick of opening new tabs just to use AI tools? Discover the new Googlebook feature that builds Gemini intelligence directly into your mouse cursor.
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The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the most impressive pieces of technology ever made, but that doesn't mean it needs to draw a lot of power to function.
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