Pioneers
Astronaut Kathy Sullivan Reaches the Deepest Point in the Ocean
Astronaut Kathy Sullivan was the first American woman to spacewalk. In 2020, she also became the...
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Dr. Jane C. Wright Developed Chemotherapy
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Understanding the Science of Memory
What is the science of memory? A memory researcher explains how memory is encoded, stored, and...
Science
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What is the bystander effect? When someone is in distress, onlookers are less likely to help...
Science
Quantum Entanglement and Teleportation Is Sci-Fi Technology in Real Life
Quantum entanglement and teleportation is sci-fi technology in real life. Scientists teleported a particle into orbit,...
Science
The Science Behind Mindfulness Meditation Is All in Your Head
Is mindfulness a real treatment or just a fad? The science behind mindfulness meditation shows that...
Engineering
Could JWST Discover the Largest Object in the Universe?
New tech like the JWST will help scientists continue to discover the largest objects in the...
Engineering
When the Ordinary Does the Extraordinary: Bugs That Can Walk on Water
Bugs that can walk on water appear to defy the laws of nature. Their anatomy could...
Environmental Tech
Body Composting Is the Newest Sustainable Death Practice
Will your legacy harm or hurt the planet? Explore the science of body composting and other...
Pioneers
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Discovered What Stars Are Made Of
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin discovered what stars are made of, and she did it while facing gender discrimination.
Security
Radar Systems Get a High-Tech Upgrade
While the basic principles of radar remain the same, the advances of radar systems tech are...
Engineering
The Next Frontier: Exploring the Bottom of the Sea
In 2020, we're still just getting to know the bottom of the sea.
Science
Human Preservation Brings History to Life
Human preservation and modern technology combine to allow scientists to go from ancient bone to a...
Engineering
Butterfly Wing Anatomy Inspires Cool New Materials
In a tech-world filled, some of the most sophisticated designs exist in nature. Butterfly wing anatomy...