8 ‘Doctor Who’ Aliens That Used Surprisingly Realistic Technology
‘Doctor Who’ has featured hostile aliens using advanced technology to attack Earth since the BBC show premiered back in 1963.
2023-12-02 07:23
Library Patrons in Oregon Can Check Out a Robotic Cat for Company
The battery-powdered purr machines are part of the library's collection of unusual items available for lending.
2023-11-23 06:17
Don’t Know What to Read Next? This Comprehensive Book Map Can Help
TheLibraryMap organizes 100,000 book titles in a way that’s visually pleasing and easy to navigate.
2023-10-27 05:47
Audio Invasion: How the Theremin Went From Soviet Labs to Hollywood
The theremin—a spooky instrument that scored the biggest sci-fi films of the 1950s—was invented by accident.
2023-10-10 03:21
How Phone Hackers Paved the Way for Apple
The ‘phone phreakers’ of the 1960s and 1970s indirectly led to the tech boom of today.
2023-10-06 06:55
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation.
2023-09-22 07:50
11 Social Media Platforms You Probably Forgot Existed (And Why They Failed)
Still miss your old Friendster account? Discover why that and other once-popular social media platforms got discontinued here.
2023-09-20 20:19
Your Smartwatch Is Absolutely Filthy With Germs, According to Science
There's no easy way to say it, but your Fitbit might have a little poop on it.
2023-09-17 22:18
Why Do Truck Drivers Say “10-4”?
“10-4” isn’t any quicker than saying “OK.” But it is a storied trucker tradition.
2023-09-13 03:27
The Mesh Grating on Your Microwave Is Actually an Important Safety Feature
To block microwave radiation, all you need is a simple screen.
2023-09-08 23:20
The Iconic Concorde Airplane Is Getting the LEGO Treatment
LEGO’s Concorde plane is as sleek as its real-life counterpart.
2023-09-06 21:45
Thanks to a Privacy Breach, Facebook May Owe You Some Money—But You Have Just a Week Left to Collect
There's a week left to file a claim for your (small) share of a $725 million settlement.
2023-08-19 03:47