Mechanical Engineer Answers Car Questions From The Internet

Mechanical engineer and Stanford professor Chris Gerdes answers the internet’s automotive questions. Why aren’t solar powered cars a thing yet? How do self-driving cars see? How can Teslas crash when on auto-pilot? Is hacking a big threat to autonomous cars? Chris answers all these questions and much more! [Wired]

Lunar science is entering a new active phase, with commercial launches of landers that will study solar wind and peer into the universe’s dark ages

The dark, far side of the Moon is the perfect place to conduct radio astronomy. AP Photo/Rick Bowmer Jack Burns, University of Colorado Boulder For the first time since 1972, NASA is putting science experiments on the Moon in 2024. And thanks to new technologies and public-private partnerships, these projects will open up new realms […]


What do your blood test results mean? A toxicologist explains the basics of how to interpret them

From CBC to CMP and beyond, blood test panels provide essential information to health practitioners. angelp/iStock via Getty Images Plus Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; […]

The Unforgettable Legacy of Infectious Diseases: A Century-by-Century Exploration

Throughout the annals of human history, infectious diseases have played an important role in shaping the destiny of nations, communities, and civilizations. Each century has witnessed its own share of pandemics and epidemics, leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of societies. From the devastating Black Death to the 1918 Influenza pandemic, these outbreaks have […]

Professor Brian Cox Decodes the Intricate Beauty of Snowflakes in Beautiful Stop-Motion Animation

Renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox recently lent his voice to explain the complex science behind snowflakes in a stop-motion paper animation for The Royal Society. Explaining their unique beauty, Cox revealed that gravity guides their descent, electromagnetism shapes their hexagonal forms, and symmetry captures the human brain’s fascination. Highlighting the universal laws governing snowflakes’ structure, […]

The curious link between animal hibernation and ageing – and what humans could learn from it

Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock Peter Stenvinkel, Karolinska Institutet When the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example of how nature develops clever solution to difficult problems. In this case, how to survive a long, cold and dark period without much food and […]