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Science & Technology
Liquid Metal: The Future of Shape-Shifting Robots
A liquid metal robot morphs to slip through jail bars, inspired by the T-1000 from Terminator 2[1][4].
How Chemists Are Making Plastic Eat Itself
Scientists at UC San Diego develop innovative plastic that can break down itself using natural microbes.
Why Some Substances Glow in the Dark: The Secret of Luminescence
Glow-in-the-dark materials come to life in the lab, showing off the magic of luminescence.
Can We Upload Our Brain to a Computer?
An artistic impression of the brain’s electrical signals being uploaded to a computer, illustrating the idea of brain-computer interfaces and mind uploading.
Can We Grow Human Organs Inside Pigs?
Scientists use gene-editing tools to modify pig embryos, opening doors to growing human-compatible organs inside pigs.
CRISPR Babies: How Close Are We to Designing Humans?
CRISPR gene editing holds the promise to change DNA with precision, raising hopes and questions about designing human traits.
The Lost Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks are packed with ideas that were centuries ahead of their time—some lost to history, others inspiring inventors even today.
CRISPR gene editing cures genetic blindness in lab trials
CRISPR gene editing targets faulty genes in the eye, offering hope to cure inherited blindness.
CRISPR gene editing cures genetic blindness in lab trials
CRISPR gene editing being used to repair genetic mutations in the retina to restore vision.
Science
What happens if you drop your phone from space?
A smartphone plunging through Earth’s atmosphere from space, encountering air resistance and heating up on the way down.
Why cats’ eyes glow in the dark – explained with a laser pointer
A cat’s eyes glowing eerily in the dark when illuminated by a laser pointer, revealing the tapetum lucidum at work.
What happens if you put your hand inside a vacuum chamber?
A human hand inside a vacuum chamber illustrating the effects of low pressure on the body.
The real reason your phone battery swells like a balloon
A swollen phone battery bulges due to internal gas buildup from chemical reactions inside the battery.
Can you make fire with ice? (Yes, here’s how.)
Flames dancing on ice! This fiery reaction happens thanks to a special chemical called calcium carbide.
Science Education
The Science Behind Glow Sticks (and How to Make One at Home)
Glow sticks light up through a cool chemical reaction called chemiluminescence, where chemicals mix and release energy as visible light.
The Weirdest Element You’ve Never Heard Of: Astatine
Astatine, element 85, is the rarest naturally occurring element on Earth and one of the most mysterious members of the halogen family.
What Would Happen If You Mixed Every Chemical Element Together?
Imagine mixing every element on the periodic table—what kind of chemical fireworks would you get?
How Fungi Communicate Through the ‘Wood-Wide Web’
The ‘Wood-Wide Web’ connects trees underground through fungal networks, enabling communication and nutrient sharing across forests.
Geography
The strangest border in the world – one town split in two countries
Baarle: A town where the border between Belgium and the Netherlands zigzags through streets, houses, and even beds.
Why maps are lying to you (Greenland is NOT that big)
Greenland looks huge on most world maps, but it’s actually much smaller than it seems. This comparison shows the true size of Greenland versus other countri...
Why is there a desert next to the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon rainforest and the Atacama Desert: neighbors with very different climates and ecosystems.
There’s a country inside another country (and you’ve never heard of it)
Lesotho, a country entirely surrounded by South Africa, is one of only three enclave countries in the world.
Technology
AI drew this picture in 5 seconds – can you tell it’s fake?
Can you spot the difference? One image was created by AI in just 5 seconds, the other is a real photo.
Why Does Your Phone Camera Have More Lenses Every Year?
Modern smartphones pack multiple camera lenses to capture everything from sweeping landscapes to zoomed-in details—all in your pocket.
What happens when you send a message on WhatsApp?
The journey of a WhatsApp message: from your device to your friend’s device through secure encryption and the internet.
History
The World’s Shortest War: How a 38-Minute Conflict Changed History
British warships bombarded the Sultan’s palace in Zanzibar, ending the shortest war in history in just 38 minutes on August 27, 1896.
Did Vikings really wear horned helmets? (Spoiler: No)
Real Viking helmets were simple and practical—no horns! The horned helmet is a modern myth.
The Youngest Ruler in History: Henry VI and Other Child Monarchs
Henry VI’s coronation as King of England and France at just nine months old — the youngest ruler in English history.
Science / Biology
What Happens to Your Body at the Molecular Level When You Die
Visualizing the molecular breakdown of the human body after death — from living cells to decomposition.
The Truth Behind ‘Zombie’ Parasites That Control Animal Minds
An ant infected by the ‘zombie’ fungus Cordyceps, which hijacks its brain to spread fungal spores.
Science & Nature
Why Ice Is Slippery (and Scientists Still Can’t Fully Agree)
A microscopic view of ice’s surface reveals a thin, slippery layer of water—even below freezing—that helps explain why ice is so slick.
Why Octopuses Might Be the Closest Thing to Aliens on Earth
The octopus’s incredible camouflage and unique body make it look almost alien — but its true mystery lies beneath the surface.
Mathematics
Infinity vs. infinity – which is bigger?
Which infinity wins the race? In math, some infinities are actually bigger than others!
The Trick to Multiply ANY Number by 99 Instantly
Multiplying by 99 can be as easy as a simple subtraction and a mirror trick—no calculator needed!
Society
The truth about pirates (they didn’t actually say “Arrr!”)
Pirates during the Golden Age sailed fast ships and flew the notorious Jolly Roger flag, but their speech and behavior were very different from what movies ...
Why popcorn actually explodes when it pops
A popcorn kernel exploding in slow motion, revealing the physics behind its famous pop.
biology
Plants That ‘Talk’ Underground: The Secret World of Fungal Networks
How trees and plants use a hidden internet beneath our feet to share news, food, and even warnings
Astronomy & Space Science
Black holes ‘burping’ out leftover starlight
A black hole ‘burping’ leftover star material years after swallowing it, shooting out jets of glowing light at near half the speed of light.
Science for Teens
Why gallium melts in your hand
Gallium metal melting in the warmth of a human hand, demonstrating its unique low melting point.
Science & Math
The infinite mystery of prime numbers
Prime numbers are the building blocks of all numbers, stretching into infinity without a clear pattern.
Technology & Science
How Self-Driving Cars Learn from Millions of Miles of Data
Self-driving cars use sensors and data collected from millions of miles to learn how to navigate safely.
Technology & Cybersecurity
How ransomware locks your files and demands money
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money to unlock them, acting like a digital kidnapper.
Science / Origins of Life
The Molecules That Made Life Possible on Early Earth
Early Earth was a dynamic place where simple molecules combined under the right conditions to create the building blocks of life.
Science / Neuroscience
The Chemistry of Love: Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Attraction
Brain activity during love lights up reward and bonding centers, driven by dopamine and oxytocin.
Science / Chemistry
Superacids Strong Enough to Melt Glass
Superacids, like fluoroantimonic acid, are so powerful they can dissolve glass, a feat unimaginable for ordinary acids.
Math & Nature
This pattern shows up everywhere in nature: Fibonacci explained
Sunflower seeds arranged in spirals illustrating Fibonacci numbers—nature’s way of packing seeds efficiently.
Society/History
How chocolate changed the history of Europe
European aristocrats enjoying chocolate, a luxury that transformed social gatherings and culture.
Mathematics / Magic
The math trick that magicians use to guess your card
Mathematics behind magic: How magicians use math tricks to guess your card.
History / Science
Ancient Egyptian Makeup Wasn’t for Beauty—It Was for Survival
Ancient Egyptians used kohl eyeliner not just for beauty but for protection against the harsh sun and eye infections.
History/Society
How one wrong sandwich started a world war
The corner of Franz Joseph Street and the Latin Bridge in Sarajevo, where Gavrilo Princip shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand—not because of a sandwich, but due t...