Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?
Mosquitoes are a real annoyance. They land on you, drink your blood, make you itchy and can carry deadly diseases. But you might have noticed that some people get bitten more than others. So, why does this happen? It turns out to be more complicated than you may think.
What happens when matter travels faster than the speed of light?
Light speed is the fastest anything can travel in the universe, right? It turns out to be a little more complicated. There are places on Earth where manufactured objects go even faster than light. So, how is this possible and what does this look like in action?
NASA's new wheel technology is remarkable
NASA plans to return to the moon and Mars in the next decade. One of the issues it has run into is that a traditional wheel filled with air struggles on the rugged terrain of Mars. So, it developed an entirely new material perfect for getting around on rough surfaces. But how does it work and what makes it so different?
Why the witness protection program is so successful
The witness protection program has one purpose, to protect informants from retribution. They do this by moving the person to another location, giving them a new identity and cutting off all contact with their past life. So, how is this program so successful? There is more to the process than you might think.
Breaking the world record for cleaning windows
The Guinness Book of World Records is full of incredible feats. From the highest tightrope walk to the deepest underwater dive. But what about window washing? One man made it his goal to become the fastest window washer in the world. This is how he did it.
The mystery behind what scientists call space eyes
Anyone who has been to space can tell you that the views are among the best parts. But, if you are on a long trip to outer space, you may notice your eyesight worsening. The strangest part is scientists still don’t know why this happens.
Can microwave technology treat cancer?
In the early days of microwave ovens, people worried that emitted radiation could be dangerous to their health. In what you might think is an odd twist, doctors now use microwave technology to treat cancer. It helps to alleviate pain and, in some cases, even cure some forms of cancer. You have to see it to believe it.
The Biofire smart gun
Biofire’s smart gun comes with a dock equipped with a touchscreen that pairs your face and fingerprint to the gun. Biometric data captured is stored only on the gun.
Ford F-150 Lightning catches fire
Ford paused production on its $62,000 electric tricks for five weeks after three caught fire. Ford says whatever caused the fire is “rare” and not related to a design flaw in the F-150 Lightning.
Son's suicide spurs Congressman's campaign against child sextortion | The Kim Komando Show
In July of last year, Rep. Brandon Guffey experienced a heartbreaking tragedy that no parent should have to endure. His 17-year-old son, Gavin Guffey, fell victim to a cruel sextortion scheme and tragically took his own life shortly thereafter. Now, as a South Carolina congressman, Guffey is advocating passionately to prevent such incidents from happening again. He is proposing a bill in the State House that would make sextortion a punishable offense with a maximum penalty of 30 years imprisonment.