Science
Greenery Gone Wild: Could Carnivorous Plants Consume … People?
Could carnivorous plants ever decide to get even and start consuming people?
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Science
Energy Sources and Viral Defenses: The Evolution of Nanotechnology
The evolution of nanotechnology is now delivering human-centric value — from viral defenses to alternative energy...
Futuristic Technologies
Batteries Included? The Power Potential of Human Electric Current
Tapping human electric current may be the key to improved wound healing and targeted cancer treatments.
Engineering
The Parthenon Paradox: Beauty and Brawn in Ancient Architecture
The Parthenon represents both beauty and brawn — but how did ancient architects engineer this feat...
Futuristic Technologies
Dino-Sized Dilemma: Could Genetically Engineered Creatures Evade Extinction?
Could genetically engineered creatures pave the way to turn back time on dinosaur extinction? If so...
Science
Can Plants Hear? The Science of Sound-Sensing Flora
Can plants hear? Yes — and no. Here's a look at how they're listening in, and...
Black Holes
Knotty by Nature? The Science and Sensation of String Theory
Does string theory offer an all-encompassing alternative to the Standard Model — or is this one-dimensional...
Engineering
The Aqueduct of Segovia: Ancient Engineering’s High Water Mark
The Aqueduct of Segovia represents the pinnacle of ancient Roman engineering — and a high water...
Disasters: Prediction, Prevention and Relief
Amazon Forest Fires: Ecological Impact Demands Innovation
Amazon forest fires represent a significant threat to local species and worldwide climate. How can new...
Engineering
It’s Absurd, It’s Insane, It’s … Superfluid!
Superfluid operates outside the bounds of typical atomic interaction. Now, their unique fluidic properties are spurring...
Disasters: Prediction, Prevention and Relief
Building the Colosseum: How to Engineer an Empire
Building the Colosseum was no easy task — here's a look at the history, construction and...
Engineering
Technology in the 2000s: Of Codecs and Copyrights
Technology in the 2000s changed the game with the introduction of codec-based P2P music sharing.
Futuristic Technologies
Zipping Past the Zettabyte Era: What’s Next for the Internet?
We've reached — and surpassed — the zettabyte era. What's next for the future of the...
Frontiers
Milestones to Moonshots: The Past, Present and Future of Space Exploration
Here's a look at 10 milestones that helped shape the future of space exploration and expand...