Hollywood Science
Science has been part of the silver screen since its inception. Ready to learn how? Better grab your popcorn.
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Is Sneaker Innovation Changing How We Move?
From pouring rubber in a waffle iron to incorporating titanium, sneaker innovation is constantly changing—but how does it affect our performance?
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Will Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Electric Cars Drive Us Into the Future?
The Toyota Mirai—a hydrogen fuel cell car—takes to the road this fall.
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Is Deep-Sea Exploration Worth It?
Sylvia Earle and other researchers discuss how humans fit into the future of deep sea exploration.
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Is Modern Dating the Worst?
How text messages, profile pictures, and changing expectations factor into modern dating.
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LEDs Could Light the Way to Future Networking
Engineers are researching how LEDs could help with the broadband “capacity crunch.”
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The SciFri Book Club Talks ‘The Soul of a New Machine’
After three weeks of reading, the SciFri Book Club regroups to discuss Tracy Kidder’s 1981 true-tech tale, “The Soul of a New Machine.”
Write Your Name In Binary Code
Want to write like a computer? Here’s your chance to get started.
An Origami Bunny, Made From DNA
Researchers have developed a method to build tiny structures out of DNA based on 3-D polygonal shapes created with a computer.