Category: Science
Question of the Day: Will Robotic Pets Ever Replace The Real Thing?
We have seen creepy robotic cats, dogs and even parrots. It may seem ridiculous to think that these...
Infinity Aquarium Is a Goldfish Freedom Simulator
Your goldfish may never truly be free, but if you had one of these infinity aquariums you can...
A Hippopotamus Isn’t the Most Practical Family Pet I’ve Seen
This is Jessica, a hippo that was found abandoned as a baby but is now the pet of...
James Watson Suggested Rosalind Franklin Missed the DNA Double Helix. Her Notes Say Otherwise
Franklin's lab notes show she grasped the significance of her DNA images, according to a new essay.
Eagle With Prosthetic Beak Will Be Better, Stronger, Faster
In much the same way that science came to the rescue for a tail-less dolphin, a very dedicated...
Nature’s Goofy Side Takes Center Stage in the Funniest Wildlife Photos of the Year
The annual competition captures perfectly timed moments that reveal the playful, unpredictable, and downright hilarious side of animals.
A Deadly Mold That Attacks the Brain Is on the Rise, and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
Unlike most other fungal infections, Cladophialophora bantiana seems to prefer going after the brain.
Flatulence Filter
Back when we worked in an office, trying to pass gas discretely when there were people around was...
New Rocket Engine to Get Us to Mars with 20% Greater Efficiency
That’s a picture of XCOR Aerospace’s new liquid methane and liquid oxygen powered engine, a prototype of what...
A Quantum Bubble Could End Reality as We Know It. Here’s Why It (Probably) Won’t
The strange rules of quantum mechanics could spell the end of our universe. But they might also spare...
