The Enigma of Peru’s Nazca Lines, Giant Geoglyphs Etched in Desert Sand
The drawings depict birds, monkeys, killer whales and more. Theories about their ultimate purpose abound. ...read more
Month: October 2020
Humankind’s Origins, Medical Mysteries and Robots: Check Out These Must-Read Science Books
Looking for a good science book but aren't sure of where to start? We've got you covered. ...read more
Who Puts the Right into “The Right Stuff”?
Tom Wolfe's classic account of the early days of spaceflight has migrated to TV, with help from some seasoned insiders. ...read more
The Story of the 414s: The Milwaukee Teenagers Who Became Hacking Pioneers
In 1983, a group of young adults from Milwaukee became famous for hacking into several high-profile computer systems, including the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. ...read more
The Modern Lives of Ancient Symbols
From Kokopelli to the Eye of Horus, some icons popular today have lost their original meanings. ...read more
Can Citizen Science Help Fight Misinformation and Biased News Coverage?
A new project called Public Editor asks citizen scientists to work together and vet the credibility of the news. ...read more
Prevent Foggy Glasses while Wearing a Mask with These Tips
A medical doctor shares game-changing tips on how to mask up when wearing glasses during the coronavirus pandemic. ...read more
What Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Teaching Us About Human Consciousness
Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin are being tested to treat mental illness. They're also expanding our understanding about human consciousness. ...read more
Tunguska Explosion Caused by Asteroid Grazing the Earth, Say Scientists
A new theory explaining the mysterious 1908 explosion in Siberia suggests Earth escaped far greater catastrophe by a whisker ...read more
People with Synesthesia’s Senses Are Entangled. Some See Letters as Colors
Not everyone's senses are separate. Those with the neurological condition can hear colors, feel sounds and even see time as different points in space. ...read more