👾 Natural-born manipulators
🛰 Spy satellites
🔑 How people imitate nature
💉 What are vaccines?
The biggest waves on the Planet
From space, it would seem that the ocean is a very calm place, an endless blue tapestry. In reality, it’s in a state of constant
What are vaccines?
Disease has threatened humanity for centuries — and it’s no wonder, given that for most of history we didn’t know how to cure them at
An Aztec And A Box Of Chocolates
Legend has it that the Aztec emperor Montezuma II would consume dozens of goblets of hot cocoa at celebrations, and the rest of the world
Parasites – Natural Born Manipulators: 5 Ways To Drive You Crazy
The life of a parasite depends on the well-being and habits of its host. Parasites perform incredible tricks to succeed evolutionarily. For example, they may
Paraglide: Fly Like a Bird
According to myth, the craftsman Daedalus, fleeing the wrath of King Minos, made wings secured with wax for himself and his son, Icarus.
“Don’t
I Can See You From Space: Are Satellites Spying on Us?
Somewhere, up high in orbit and invisible to the naked eye, satellites are watching us. There is nowhere to hide from this all-seeing eye: if
NASA X-planes
In the US aircraft system, “X” designates pilot projects testing new aviation tech. NASA conducts X-projects with the US Air Force at Edwards Air Force
The Invention Handheld Clouds of Cotton Candy
The history of cotton candy stretches back at least three centuries. At one point, this treat was considered to be a delicacy that only the
Bionics: How People Imitate Nature
The same ideas often occur to several researchers at the same time. They may also arise in the minds of different species! It’s hard to
The Lava Lamp
This iconic decorative lamp of the 60s is still well-known today. It’s not very functional, but it is hypnotic: the neon-bright “lava” inside grows and
Traces of the Ancient Seas
Since ancient times, the remains of various marine animals — primarily clamshells — have been found on land, including far from the ocean and high
Everyday Combinatorics
Some claim that mathematics is merely an abstract science needed only in school. Arithmetic is seen as sufficient for everyday life — for counting money.
Mistakes in Physics
Physics can give an inquisitive mind plenty of food for thought, and under the right conditions, it can help develop critical thinking. But there’s a
Natural, An appeal to nature
Organic products are expensive. Manufacturers claim that they are better for you than regular products because, after all, nature provides what’s best for us. We
