The surprisingly old tech airlines use
Recent winter storms caused chaos for airlines and passengers, with thousands of canceled flights and stranded travelers. Outdated IT systems were the real issue — not the weather. Why are airlines relying on such old systems?
Things that were discovered by accident
The path of science is often a slow one, taking years of research and effort to bring ideas to life. Every once in a while, luck strikes and something new is suddenly born. And you won’t believe it, but some of the most important inventions in history were actually discovered by mistake.
A day in the life of a stealth bomber pilot
You’ve probably heard of the U.S. fleet of stealth bombers and their reputation as some of the most feared airplanes in the sky. As tools of destruction, they’ve been striking fear into our enemies for years. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a pilot of one of these beasts? It takes a lot more than just guts.
Controlling lightning using lasers
Humans have been using lightning rods to protect buildings and people from the devastating power of lightning for hundreds of years. But we still can’t defend things like airplanes and boats. Scientists are now trying a new technology to guide lightning to a safe place — and even to trigger lighting at will.
How they de-aged Harrison Ford for 'Indiana Jones' 5
The trailer for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is out and it’s turning a lot of heads. There are short glimpses of a young Harrison Ford, and it’s not archival footage. It’s actually a whole new CGI technology created just for this movie. But how does it work?
How trail designers build good hikes
When you go on a hike, the trail might seem like something organic — like it’s always been there and no one person planned how it would look. The reality is that creating hiking trails takes an entire team of planners and builders. And if they do their jobs right, it will feel like they were never there.
The future of particle accelerators
Particle accelerators have been in the news a lot in the last few years. The most famous one is the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. In this video, take a science deep dive into how particle accelerators will advance in the coming years and how that will play a role in the larger world of science.
How Spotify determines your personal music taste
Spotify is one of the world’s largest music streaming services with almost a quarter billion active users. And if you have ever used Spotify, you know it is impressive how well the app can get to know your music preferences. How does this software work? Through extremely complex math, of course.
Why do we find things cute?
Why do we find certain animals and other things adorable? There’s a complex science behind cuteness and how it affects our behavior and emotion. From baby animals to round, chubby faces, uncovering the evolutionary and psychological reasons why we find certain things cute is astounding.
Using Rubik's Cubes to create stunning art
Meet 16-year-old Daniella Chaim, a talented artist who uses Rubik’s Cubes to create incredible works of art. From portraits to abstract designs, Daniella’s unique approach to art is impressive and inspiring.