TechnologyIn 1960, movie theaters tried Smell-O-Vision. It stunk.Cathy KleinAugust 4, 2026 by Cathy Klein A mere six days into the 1960s, American moviegoers queued up for a cinematic leap. They’d watched as silent...
TechnologyThe 2027 Polaris Off Road lineup brings industry firsts to any terrain or taskCathy KleinAugust 3, 2026 by Cathy Klein Minnesota-based Polaris has been innovating in powersports, recreation, and utility vehicles for more than 70 years, including setting the...
TechnologyGerman WWII shipwrecks resurface in Danube RiverCathy KleinAugust 3, 2026 by Cathy Klein History regularly reappears along the Danube River near the Serbian town of Prahovo, but it’s likely never been more...
TechnologyPolice sirens started with a 19th century French scientistCathy KleinAugust 2, 2026 by Cathy Klein We all know what a siren sounds like—they’re hard to avoid. From police cars to emergency warning systems, it’s...
TechnologyThis is the best browser to maximize your web privacyCathy KleinAugust 1, 2026 by Cathy Klein There are many different ways you can improve the security and privacy of your online browsing experience. But if...
TechnologyThe 10 longest airplane flights on EarthCathy KleinAugust 1, 2026 by Cathy Klein The airline industry is entering an era of aerial endurance. Just 10 years ago, only one commercial airline offered...
Technology‘Exceptionally rare’ World War I-era biplane returns to Long IslandCathy KleinJuly 31, 2026 by Cathy Klein A rare, post-World War I biplane that may have been one of the first aircraft to survey South America...
TechnologyRoman soldiers pelted rebels with signed slingshot bulletsCathy KleinJuly 30, 2026 by Cathy Klein In 39 BCE, a Roman governor decided to drive a message home to revolters in present-day Spain in the...
TechnologyWWII helped create Tupperware. Potlucks made it iconic.Cathy KleinJuly 30, 2026 by Cathy Klein In the 1950s, plastic quickly began infiltrating the American household. Women slipped into nylon stockings and Bakelite jewelry; their...
TechnologyStrait of Hormuz ship bottleneck could fuel invasive species nightmareCathy KleinJuly 28, 2026 by Cathy Klein The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the United States’ war with Iran may not only be...