How Trucks Use Runaway Ramps in Emergencies
When a truck’s brakes fail, a runaway ramp is sometimes the one thing preventing disaster.
2023-09-12 23:23
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
Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".
2023-09-08 00:45
How Old Is Barbie Supposed to Be, Anyway?
It’s often said that Barbie is 19 years old, but the answer is a little more nuanced than that.
2023-09-05 22:45
Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?
Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.
2023-08-28 23:46
Fewer vs. Less: When to Use Each
‘Less’ versus ‘fewer’ is pretty straightforward. ‘Less than’ vs. ‘fewer than’ is slightly less so. Here’s how to get it right every time.
2023-08-18 21:21
Deerfield Academy Is Raising $89 Million to Build a Dining Hall
An elite Massachusetts prep school is tapping the municipal bond market next week in order to renovate its
2023-08-17 23:29
Warning: Using Dish Soap in Your Laundry Machine Is a Bad Idea (Regardless of What TikTok Says)
Not all TikTok hacks are actually hacks. Here’s why you shouldn’t wash clothes with dish soap.
2023-08-17 23:28
ChatGPT-Wary Universities Scramble to Prepare for New School Year
ChatGPT set the academic world ablaze after it was introduced in November, when the AI chatbot suddenly gave
2023-08-15 20:18
Hearty vs. Hardy: What’s the Difference?
You can’t spell ‘hearty’ without ‘heart,’ or ‘hardy’ without ‘hard.’
2023-08-10 04:18
What Is Vocal Fry?
Vocal fry describes a specific sound quality caused by the movement of the vocal folds—and it’s nothing new.
2023-08-09 05:51
There’s a Scientific Reason Why Some People Love the Smell of Gasoline
If you find the pungent aroma of gas pleasant at the pump, you're not alone. Here's why fuel tickles your brain.
2023-08-02 22:54