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What’s a “Dyson Sphere?”
Theoretically, building something that maximizes just how much energy we can take from the Sun is possible. But…
Brain Bogglers With Balls and Walls
Steve Mould gives us a crash course into some curiosities with how our world works—this time with balls…
The Ancient Connection Between Beans and Butterflies (Maybe)
Butterflies have long been thought to have evolved from moths after the rise of bats, but there appears…
Saving New York Using the “Billion Oyster Project”
The Billion Oyster Project aims to restore the ecosystem of New York Harbor by planting a billion oysters…
Inventing the Color Purple… By Accident
Purple, as a color, is so rare in nature that its own scarcity led to its own notoriety…
What Engineers Are Thinking Up to Curb Our Climate Crisis
Scientists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs envision a net zero future where we can store billions of tons of greenhouse…
The Cutting Edge of Implants
The device cools down the nerves, slowing down and blocking pain signals; it uses a combination of two…
Modern Rails Aren’t So Noisy Anymore. Why?
A specific component found in modern rails eliminates the need for joints in the tracks, reducing maintenance costs…
What Is the “Crisis In Cosmology?”
The Hubble constant, which represents the rate of expansion, is calculated using observations of nearby galaxies and the…
Returning to Space With Destin Sandlin
Join us in an intimate window into one of Destin Sandlin’s recent talks in the 2023 von Braun…