In 1916, hybrid cars could’ve changed history. But Ford wouldn’t allow it.
In October 1914, as gas cars were tightening their grip on America’s roads, Frank W. Smith, president of the...
Category : Technology
Man solves ceiling fans’ most annoying problem
by Cathy Klein
Anyone who’s used an overhead ceiling fan knows it can be a pain to work. Yanking its chain gets...
Fungi help turn old mattresses into insulation
by Cathy Klein
Shopping for a new mattress can be stressful—this is something you plan to sleep on for years to come,...
This pipe organ is playing a single, nonstop song until 2640
by Cathy Klein
On September 5, 2001, a concert started inside a medieval church–and it continues to this day. If all goes...
11 stunning finalists for the Youth Photographer of the Year prize
by Cathy Klein
Young people have a different perspective on our world, both literally and figuratively. Their eyes see things differently and...
King cobras take the train in India
by Cathy Klein
The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) isn’t a difficult snake to spot. A fully grown adult easily reaches over 13...
Facial recognition AI trained to work on bears
by Cathy Klein
For most people, assessing a bear’s weight or fur color isn’t a top priority during an unexpected encounter in...
From bones to steel: Why ice skates were a terrible idea that worked
by Cathy Klein
From figure skating to ice hockey, many of the most popular winter sports stem from a long history of...
Amazon’s 180 internet satellites are already too bright. It wants 3,000 more.
by Cathy Klein
Amazon is racing to catch up to Starlink in the battle for satellite internet dominance, and it’s creating problems...
We may not have flying cars, but we have flying umbrellas
by Cathy Klein
You wouldn’t think it, but for years people have looked at the humble umbrella and seen more than just...