Science

The story of life, the universe, and everything… in under 4 minutes

And no, for all you "Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy" smartasses, the answer isn't 42. Enjoy!

16 years ago

On the verge of creating synthetic life

"Can we create new life out of our digital universe?" asks Craig Venter. And his answer is, yes, and pretty…

16 years ago

Want to play God? Hold the Milky Way in the palm of your hand

I don't usually fall for useless desktop accessories, but when I saw this 3D Living World model of the Milky…

16 years ago

Magnetic Levitation Haptic Control Technology

Researchers at Carnegie mellon University's Robotics Institute are currently developing a magnetic levitation system that they claim provides the most…

16 years ago

Steve Jurvetson: The joy of rockets

In the following video, investor Steve Jurvetson talks about his awesome hobby -- shooting off model rockets. With gorgeous photos,…

16 years ago

Microsoft’s WorldWide Telescope is Amazing

In the following video, science educator Roy Gould and Microsoft's Curtis Wong give an astonishing sneak preview of Microsoft's new…

16 years ago

A Revolution in Nanoelectronics: Nokia Morph Concept

The Nokia Morph is a flexible, two-piece concept device that can adapt its shape according to the task its user…

16 years ago

Introducing the Suntory Mermaid II: A wave-powered ship

It's no secret that boats have been used by man since the dawn of time. It doesn't take a genius…

16 years ago

Five sci-fi scenarios that will come true

By Mark O'Neill An interesting little article has cropped up on PC World about "five sci-fi scenarios that will eventually…

16 years ago

Experiment of the week: Why we sweat

If you pump iron regularly, or have been shoveling the damned snow out of your driveway for the past few…

16 years ago