A beluga playing fetch was a Russian spy, and he isn’t the only one
Belugas and other marine mammals have been used for military purposes ever since the Cold War.
Category: Science & Technology
Can humanity avoid catastrophic global warming in 12 years?
The Earth is continuing to be filled with carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, but how much longer can it take this?
Floating cities are just one way we are already adapting to climate change
A writer was widely panned after he advocated declaring defeat on preventing climate change, but his emphasis on adaptation is a good one.
Driving is nearing the end of the road
Self-driving cars are expected to revolutionize the transportation industry. Let’s take a look into the future.
Heart attacks aren’t always obvious; they can be silent and dismissible, making them even more dangerous
One source claims that around 50% of heart attacks are dismissed as more minor issues, such as the flu.
Solar energy: The future of electricity
In the 21st century, concerns about the harmful environmental impacts of fossil fuels have grown exponentially. Solar energy provides a sustainable alternative, but the current state of the industry may limit its availability.
Google Maps redirect people searching for abortion clinics
The company says it is working on the issue, but in the meantime, Christian groups are gaming the system to discourage abortion.
Designer babies and talking apes: Is that our future?
Recent projects highlight ethical and social issues with genetic engineering.
Does waking up early really improve likeliness of success?
We often hear about famous individuals, entrepreneurs, and celebrities that start their days earlier than the average person. Does an early wake-up time make you a better version of yourself, or does more go into it than simply managing your time more efficiently?
The iPhone through the ages
Just how much has it changed?
Boston Dynamics’ robot dogs will soon be released in factories and work sites
Boston Dynamics newest robot, the Spot has recently become available. It is able to complete numerous tasks autonomously as well manually with the help of someone operating it with a controller, but is it as useful as the manufacturers make it out to be?
Climate change starts an unexpected chain of events on the soil around the world
The rich, valuable dirt that supports our ecosystems is at threat.
Why older vehicles were made more reliable than newer ones
Vehicles have been changing for over 139 years and manufactures have managed to make reliable machines that can bring you almost anywhere, but recently reliability is getting sacrificed for better emissions, are we getting closer or farther from our goal?
If an electric supercar drives through a forest and doesn’t make a sound, is it still a supercar?
The Porche Taycan is set to be Porsche’s first purely electric supercar when it is released this fall.
What could a lunar base really do for humanity?
We are capable of going to the moon, so why haven’t we stayed there. What kind of possible benefits could a base on the moon offer?
Athletes can strengthen their brain to improve their performance
Scientists are finding new ways to improve a players performance, including the floating organ inside your head.
How the Nazis started the Space Race
Our modern rockets are based of a design that is now over 77 years old that was developed by the Nazis and adapted by Nazis hired by the US and USSR.
The rotary engine may come back, but not in the way you expect
The rotary engine is a race-winning beast, but got discontinued do to restrictions on emissions. Now the company that helped start it all is trying to bring it back, but do they have the means to do so?
Instagram announces plan to hide likes in Canada
Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, said he wants to relieve Instagram users of the pressure they feel to be validated through the number of likes on their posts.
When will electric air travel take off?
Is electric-battery technology strong enough to fly a large airliner?
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