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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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
How ransomware locks your files and demands money
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money to unlock them, acting like a digital kidnapper.
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.
teen science
The math trick that magicians use to guess your card
Mathematics behind magic: How magicians use math tricks to guess your card.
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.
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!
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.
The Chemistry of Love: Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Attraction
Brain activity during love lights up reward and bonding centers, driven by dopamine and oxytocin.
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.
The infinite mystery of prime numbers
Prime numbers are the building blocks of all numbers, stretching into infinity without a clear pattern.
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.
How chocolate changed the history of Europe
European aristocrats enjoying chocolate, a luxury that transformed social gatherings and culture.
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.
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.
Why popcorn actually explodes when it pops
A popcorn kernel exploding in slow motion, revealing the physics behind its famous pop.
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].
chemistry
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.
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.
Superacids Strong Enough to Melt Glass
Superacids, like fluoroantimonic acid, are so powerful they can dissolve glass, a feat unimaginable for ordinary acids.
How Chemists Are Making Plastic Eat Itself
Scientists at UC San Diego develop innovative plastic that can break down itself using natural microbes.
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?
Why gallium melts in your hand
Gallium metal melting in the warmth of a human hand, demonstrating its unique low melting point.
CRISPR
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.
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.
gene editing
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.
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.
biotechnology
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.
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.
physics
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.
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.
Why popcorn actually explodes when it pops
A popcorn kernel exploding in slow motion, revealing the physics behind its famous pop.
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.
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.
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 ...
How chocolate changed the history of Europe
European aristocrats enjoying chocolate, a luxury that transformed social gatherings and culture.
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 for teens
Why gallium melts in your hand
Gallium metal melting in the warmth of a human hand, demonstrating its unique low melting point.
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.
CRISPR gene editing cures genetic blindness in lab trials
CRISPR gene editing targets faulty genes in the eye, offering hope to cure inherited blindness.
neuroscience
The Chemistry of Love: Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Attraction
Brain activity during love lights up reward and bonding centers, driven by dopamine and oxytocin.
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.
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 education
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.
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
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...
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.
This pattern shows up everywhere in nature: Fibonacci explained
Sunflower seeds arranged in spirals illustrating Fibonacci numbers—nature’s way of packing seeds efficiently.
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.
genetic blindness
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.
space
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.
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.
machine learning
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.
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.
biology
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.
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.
future tech
How Hydrogen Could Power the Entire Planet
Imagine a city where cars, buses, and even skyscrapers run on clean hydrogen—water is the only exhaust!
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.
science-for-teens
Superacids Strong Enough to Melt Glass
Superacids, like fluoroantimonic acid, are so powerful they can dissolve glass, a feat unimaginable for ordinary acids.
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.
chemiluminescence
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.
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.
ice
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.
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.
math tricks
The math trick that magicians use to guess your card
Mathematics behind magic: How magicians use math tricks to guess your card.
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!
smartphone
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.
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.
mathematics
The math trick that magicians use to guess your card
Mathematics behind magic: How magicians use math tricks to guess your card.
Infinity vs. infinity – which is bigger?
Which infinity wins the race? In math, some infinities are actually bigger than others!
plants
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
that
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
talk
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
through
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
Leber Congenital Amaurosis
CRISPR gene editing cures genetic blindness in lab trials
CRISPR gene editing being used to repair genetic mutations in the retina to restore vision.
black holes
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.
astronomy
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.
tidal disruption
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.
gallium
Why gallium melts in your hand
Gallium metal melting in the warmth of a human hand, demonstrating its unique low melting point.
melting point
Why gallium melts in your hand
Gallium metal melting in the warmth of a human hand, demonstrating its unique low melting point.
metals
Why gallium melts in your hand
Gallium metal melting in the warmth of a human hand, demonstrating its unique low melting point.
prime numbers
The infinite mystery of prime numbers
Prime numbers are the building blocks of all numbers, stretching into infinity without a clear pattern.
math mystery
The infinite mystery of prime numbers
Prime numbers are the building blocks of all numbers, stretching into infinity without a clear pattern.
infinite numbers
The infinite mystery of prime numbers
Prime numbers are the building blocks of all numbers, stretching into infinity without a clear pattern.
cryptography
The infinite mystery of prime numbers
Prime numbers are the building blocks of all numbers, stretching into infinity without a clear pattern.
Leonardo da Vinci
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.
Inventions
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.
Renaissance
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.
Science History
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.
Engineering
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.
Teen Science
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.
self-driving cars
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.
artificial intelligence
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.
autonomous vehicles
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.
ransomware
How ransomware locks your files and demands money
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money to unlock them, acting like a digital kidnapper.
cybersecurity
How ransomware locks your files and demands money
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money to unlock them, acting like a digital kidnapper.
encryption
How ransomware locks your files and demands money
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money to unlock them, acting like a digital kidnapper.
teens
How ransomware locks your files and demands money
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money to unlock them, acting like a digital kidnapper.
malware
How ransomware locks your files and demands money
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money to unlock them, acting like a digital kidnapper.
genetic diseases
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.
personalized medicine
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.
xenotransplantation
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.
organs
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.
parasites
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.
zombie animals
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.
wildlife
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.
fungi
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.
mycorrhiza
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.
forest ecology
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.
wood-wide-web
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.
octopus
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.
alien life
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.
marine biology
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.
evolution
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.
intelligence
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.
brain-computer interface
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.
mind uploading
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.
periodic table
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?
elements
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?
chemical reactions
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?
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.
early Earth
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.
molecules
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.
prebiotic chemistry
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.
RNA world
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.
love
The Chemistry of Love: Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Attraction
Brain activity during love lights up reward and bonding centers, driven by dopamine and oxytocin.
dopamine
The Chemistry of Love: Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Attraction
Brain activity during love lights up reward and bonding centers, driven by dopamine and oxytocin.
oxytocin
The Chemistry of Love: Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Attraction
Brain activity during love lights up reward and bonding centers, driven by dopamine and oxytocin.
brain chemistry
The Chemistry of Love: Dopamine, Oxytocin, and Attraction
Brain activity during love lights up reward and bonding centers, driven by dopamine and oxytocin.
luminescence
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.
glow-in-the-dark
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.
phosphorescence
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.
bioluminescence
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.
plastic pollution
How Chemists Are Making Plastic Eat Itself
Scientists at UC San Diego develop innovative plastic that can break down itself using natural microbes.
biodegradable plastics
How Chemists Are Making Plastic Eat Itself
Scientists at UC San Diego develop innovative plastic that can break down itself using natural microbes.
environment
How Chemists Are Making Plastic Eat Itself
Scientists at UC San Diego develop innovative plastic that can break down itself using natural microbes.
innovation
How Chemists Are Making Plastic Eat Itself
Scientists at UC San Diego develop innovative plastic that can break down itself using natural microbes.
liquid metal
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].
soft robotics
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].
shape-shifting robots
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].
water
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.
science mysteries
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.
hydrogen
How Hydrogen Could Power the Entire Planet
Imagine a city where cars, buses, and even skyscrapers run on clean hydrogen—water is the only exhaust!
clean energy
How Hydrogen Could Power the Entire Planet
Imagine a city where cars, buses, and even skyscrapers run on clean hydrogen—water is the only exhaust!
fuel cell
How Hydrogen Could Power the Entire Planet
Imagine a city where cars, buses, and even skyscrapers run on clean hydrogen—water is the only exhaust!
renewable
How Hydrogen Could Power the Entire Planet
Imagine a city where cars, buses, and even skyscrapers run on clean hydrogen—water is the only exhaust!
climate solution
How Hydrogen Could Power the Entire Planet
Imagine a city where cars, buses, and even skyscrapers run on clean hydrogen—water is the only exhaust!
Astatine
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.
PeriodicTable
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.
RadioactiveElements
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.
ScienceForTeens
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.
Chemistry
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.
death
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.
molecular 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.
decomposition
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.
forensics
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.
biochemistry
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.
superacid
Superacids Strong Enough to Melt Glass
Superacids, like fluoroantimonic acid, are so powerful they can dissolve glass, a feat unimaginable for ordinary acids.
acid-strength
Superacids Strong Enough to Melt Glass
Superacids, like fluoroantimonic acid, are so powerful they can dissolve glass, a feat unimaginable for ordinary acids.
fluoroantimonic-acid
Superacids Strong Enough to Melt Glass
Superacids, like fluoroantimonic acid, are so powerful they can dissolve glass, a feat unimaginable for ordinary acids.
mental math
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!
Vedic math
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!
multiplication
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!
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.
Internet
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.
Technology
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.
Encryption
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.
Messaging
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.
child monarchs
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.
Henry VI
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.
youngest king
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.
medieval history
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.
geography
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.
enclaves
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.
countries
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.
world
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.
political geography
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.
fire
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-experiments
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.
acetylene
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.
calcium-carbide
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.
popcorn
Why popcorn actually explodes when it pops
A popcorn kernel exploding in slow motion, revealing the physics behind its famous pop.
thermodynamics
Why popcorn actually explodes when it pops
A popcorn kernel exploding in slow motion, revealing the physics behind its famous pop.
food science
Why popcorn actually explodes when it pops
A popcorn kernel exploding in slow motion, revealing the physics behind its famous pop.
Fibonacci
This pattern shows up everywhere in nature: Fibonacci explained
Sunflower seeds arranged in spirals illustrating Fibonacci numbers—nature’s way of packing seeds efficiently.
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.
Mathematics
This pattern shows up everywhere in nature: Fibonacci explained
Sunflower seeds arranged in spirals illustrating Fibonacci numbers—nature’s way of packing seeds efficiently.
Golden Ratio
This pattern shows up everywhere in nature: Fibonacci explained
Sunflower seeds arranged in spirals illustrating Fibonacci numbers—nature’s way of packing seeds efficiently.
camera
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.
photography
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.
Vikings
Did Vikings really wear horned helmets? (Spoiler: No)
Real Viking helmets were simple and practical—no horns! The horned helmet is a modern myth.
Archaeology
Did Vikings really wear horned helmets? (Spoiler: No)
Real Viking helmets were simple and practical—no horns! The horned helmet is a modern myth.
History Myths
Did Vikings really wear horned helmets? (Spoiler: No)
Real Viking helmets were simple and practical—no horns! The horned helmet is a modern myth.
Medieval Europe
Did Vikings really wear horned helmets? (Spoiler: No)
Real Viking helmets were simple and practical—no horns! The horned helmet is a modern myth.
Pop Culture
Did Vikings really wear horned helmets? (Spoiler: No)
Real Viking helmets were simple and practical—no horns! The horned helmet is a modern myth.
battery
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.
lithium-ion
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.
Amazon Rainforest
Why is there a desert next to the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon rainforest and the Atacama Desert: neighbors with very different climates and ecosystems.
Atacama Desert
Why is there a desert next to the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon rainforest and the Atacama Desert: neighbors with very different climates and ecosystems.
Climate
Why is there a desert next to the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon rainforest and the Atacama Desert: neighbors with very different climates and ecosystems.
South America
Why is there a desert next to the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon rainforest and the Atacama Desert: neighbors with very different climates and ecosystems.
Rain Shadow
Why is there a desert next to the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon rainforest and the Atacama Desert: neighbors with very different climates and ecosystems.
infinity
Infinity vs. infinity – which is bigger?
Which infinity wins the race? In math, some infinities are actually bigger than others!
cardinal numbers
Infinity vs. infinity – which is bigger?
Which infinity wins the race? In math, some infinities are actually bigger than others!
ordinal numbers
Infinity vs. infinity – which is bigger?
Which infinity wins the race? In math, some infinities are actually bigger than others!
Cantor
Infinity vs. infinity – which is bigger?
Which infinity wins the race? In math, some infinities are actually bigger than others!
popular science
Infinity vs. infinity – which is bigger?
Which infinity wins the race? In math, some infinities are actually bigger than others!
chocolate
How chocolate changed the history of Europe
European aristocrats enjoying chocolate, a luxury that transformed social gatherings and culture.
Europe
How chocolate changed the history of Europe
European aristocrats enjoying chocolate, a luxury that transformed social gatherings and culture.
culture
How chocolate changed the history of Europe
European aristocrats enjoying chocolate, a luxury that transformed social gatherings and culture.
trade
How chocolate changed the history of Europe
European aristocrats enjoying chocolate, a luxury that transformed social gatherings and culture.
vacuum
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.
human body
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.
space science
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.
experiments
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.
card magic
The math trick that magicians use to guess your card
Mathematics behind magic: How magicians use math tricks to guess your card.
magic tricks
The math trick that magicians use to guess your card
Mathematics behind magic: How magicians use math tricks to guess your card.
AI
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.
image generation
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.
fake images
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.
Ancient Egypt
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.
Makeup
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
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.
Cosmetics
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.
cats
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.
night vision
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.
animals
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.
laser pointer
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.
pirates
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 ...
Golden Age of Piracy
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 ...
myths
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 ...
sea
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 ...
adventure
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 ...
TikTok
The Secret Reason TikTok Knows What You Like So Well
Your TikTok For You Page is like a digital mirror—each scroll reflects your unique tastes, shaped by a powerful, unseen algorithm.
algorithm
The Secret Reason TikTok Knows What You Like So Well
Your TikTok For You Page is like a digital mirror—each scroll reflects your unique tastes, shaped by a powerful, unseen algorithm.
personalization
The Secret Reason TikTok Knows What You Like So Well
Your TikTok For You Page is like a digital mirror—each scroll reflects your unique tastes, shaped by a powerful, unseen algorithm.
recommender systems
The Secret Reason TikTok Knows What You Like So Well
Your TikTok For You Page is like a digital mirror—each scroll reflects your unique tastes, shaped by a powerful, unseen algorithm.
teen tech
The Secret Reason TikTok Knows What You Like So Well
Your TikTok For You Page is like a digital mirror—each scroll reflects your unique tastes, shaped by a powerful, unseen algorithm.
Anglo-Zanzibar War
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.
shortest war
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.
British Empire
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.
Zanzibar
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.
glowsticks
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.
scienceforstudents
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.
DIYscience
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.
Maps
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...
Greenland
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...
Education
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...
smartphones
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.
Borders
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.
Baarle
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.
Enclaves
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.
International Relations
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.
World War I
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...
historical myths
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...
Sarajevo assassination
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...
Gavrilo Princip
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...
Franz Ferdinand
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...
social media
The Secret Reason TikTok Knows What You Like So Well
3 minute read
Your TikTok For You Page is like a digital mirror—each scroll reflects your unique tastes, shaped by a powerful, unseen algorithm.