These designers, aged 11 to 17, have big ideas.
Each of these young inventors had a different reason for designing printable projects, but they all had the same goal: to inspire and help others, and to change the…
Three (very) young inventors using 3D printing to change the world
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Even our ancient ancestors had to deal with bed bugs
Scientists uncover the oldest bed bug relative ever found
For about as long as humans have been living in places, bed bugs have been infesting them. Read on.
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Yes, 50 million years ago the earth was hotter. Here's why climate change is still a major problem
We've got 99 problems and CO2 is number one
A combination of more CO2 and a hotter sun means the Earth is in for unprecedented warming—and humans are along for the ride. Read on:…
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Here's what it's like to get thrown into a volcano
Book excerpt: And then you're dead
Let’s say you were pitched into a volcano. Your first question: Will you sink or float? Read on:…
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Death by banana peel? Black hole? The science behind your most absurd nightmares.
A new book investigates the lighter side of death
Is there any real science behind imaginary (and imaginative) deaths? Read on.
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The best Chromebook add-ons and tricks
Make the most of your Google-powered laptop
Learn how to use your Chromebook offline, unlock it with your smartphone, safely share it with others, install Android apps, and more.
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Why NASA is going to vaporize one of its best spacecraft
Cassini's "grand finale" begins April 23
The Cassini spacecraft will meet a very violent end—but for a good reason. Read on.
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We sleep less as we age because our brains don’t think we're tired
Sadly, there’s nothing we can do about it—yet
Researchers argue that because of certain brain mechanisms that change as we age, we are unable to get the proper sleep necessary for normal functioning.
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This "Spiderman" sea snail shoots webs of mucus
With great snot comes great responsibility
Imagine having all the powers of a worm-snail. Read on:…
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The bionic leaf seems poised to lead a fertilizer revolution
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This graphene filter could make it cheaper to drink seawater
We'll drink to that
A new technique may make desalinating water cheaper and easier. Read on:…
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Updated: Every game available for Nintendo Switch
The definitive list, continually updated.
Every game available for Nintendo Switch. Read on for the complete list.
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Knife-wielding stabbing machine could help solve violent crimes
It can stab in 60 different ways
A machine built to stab fabric could eventually help forensic scientists catch criminals. Read on.
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How to secure your Google account
Make sure no one's getting in but you
Keep all of your Google data, from emails to web searches, safe and secure: Follow these steps for maximizing the security protections on your account.
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This Earth-size virtual telescope could take the first picture of a black hole
Scientists just switched on the Event Horizon Telescope
A supermassive black hole lurks at the center of our galaxy, but we've never seen it. That could soon change. Read on.
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How Syria is still using chemical weapons in 2017
It surrendered weapons, not weapons scientists
Here are some ways a country could rebuild a chemical weapon stockpile…
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Octopuses can basically edit their own genes on the fly
Crazy levels of RNA tinkering could explain how cephalopods got so smart
DNA translates into RNA, which tells the cell which proteins to produce. But that's not always the case. Read on:…
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Today's hurricanes kill way fewer Americans, and NOAA’s satellites are the reason why
More folks than ever live in cyclone-territory, but less are dying
Far fewer American's die from destructive hurricanes today, and NOAA's storm-tracking satellites are a major reason why. Read on.
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How an otherwise harmless virus can trigger celiac disease
Genetics isn't everything
The Karelia regions of Finland and Russia are remarkably similar. But if you live on the Finnish side, there are about ten times as many people in your community who…
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Reebok's new biodegradable sneakers are made from corn
The sneaker industry continues its quest to ditch petroleum-based materials
Shoemaker Reebok has chosen corn as a building block for its upcoming sneaker, which is part of its Corn + Cotton initiative. Read on.
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