What's The Difference Between SpaceX's Raptor & Merlin Engines?
SpaceX's Merlin and Raptor rocket engines are powering the next era of spaceflight, and understanding the differences doesn't require an advanced degree.
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What Is Phantom Sense? The Unique VR Sensory Experience Explained
If you've never heard of phantom sense before, you might think it's a work of fiction, but you'd be wrong. It's actually a very real phenomenon.
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China's 'Pregnancy Robots' Are Real: Here's Everything We Know
Pregnancy robots may sound like something out of science fiction, but they're actually quite real. And they're already creating quite a stir for many reasons.
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Why Do Commercial Planes Fly Around Jet Stream Headwinds Instead Of Through Them?
Commercial planes often change course to avoid certain jet streams. Learn about the impact these high-altitude winds have on flight paths and travel times.
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How Aerodynamics Affect The Top Speed Of Your Car (And What Carmakers Do To Minimize Drag)
Essentially all cars are designed to be the most aerodynamic as possible in order to improve efficiency. Carmakers have many tools they use to minimize drag.
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Why The Soviet Military Nuked Their Own Gas Wells Multiple Times
Using nuclear technology typically sounds destructive, but sometimes, explosions serve other purposes.
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5 Creative Uses For An Xbox Controller
More than 20 years ago, Microsoft released software that allowed Xbox controllers to work with PCs. Now, they're used for a lot more than gaming.
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How Do AI Detectors Work And How Reliable Are They?
Do the AI detectors that exist on the web actually work? How do they analyze writing and how reliable are they at identifying human-made content?
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Why Do Roads Look Soapy After It Rains?
You might have noticed a foamy, oily residue on the road when it first begins to rain. Here is the physics behind this phenomenon, and how you should handle it.
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The Strongest Sonic Boom Ever Recorded Was Produced By This Iconic Fighter Jet
When a fighter jet travels at supersonic speeds, it emits a sonic boom due to the shock wave it produces. The strongest one ever was recorded in 1967.
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Why NASA Releases 450,000 Gallons Of Water During A Rocket Launch
It takes a lot of resources to get a rocket launched into space. For NASA, one part of the process involves releasing 450,000 gallons of water during liftoff.
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How Far Away Is Voyager 1, The Most Distant Manmade Object From Earth?
Voyager 1 has been heading outward from Earth for almost half a century, but where is Voyager 1 now and how much longer will it be able to stay in space?
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The Largest Telescope In The World: How Many Megapixels Does Its Camera Have?
A Chilean observatory has unveiled the largest telescope in the world, equipped with a simply massive camera and capable to taking incredible photos.
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Apollo 13 Wasn't Commander Jim Lovell's Only Special Ride
Jim Lovell was the famed astronaut for NASA who led the Apollo 13 mission. A Saturn V rocket might have been his coolest ride ever, but it wasn't his nicest.
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How Many SpaceX Rockets Have Exploded So Far In 2025?
A SpaceX rocket explosion is guaranteed to grab the headlines, no matter what else is going on in the world. But how often has that occurred in 2025?
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Can Lockheed Martin Really Save The Mission To Mars? Here Is What It Has Planned
There are budgetary problems and technology problems with NASA's planned Mars Sample Return mission. Lockheed Martin has big ideas about fixing both.
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What Is It Like Going Through An AI Job Interview?
How would you feel if your next job interview was conducted by a robot? AI interviews are becoming more common and we explain what that means and how it works.
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How The Bermuda Triangle Got Its Terrifying Reputation For Making Ships Disappear
There's no mystery to the Bermuda Triangle, as ships and planes don't vanish there at an unusually high rate, and most have a reasonable explanation.
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Why Atlantic Crossings Are Faster From North America To Europe
Jet streams are strong, high-altitude winds that can help an aircraft go faster from west to east, but can be unpredictable in their exact location.
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Florida Is Launching An 'AI-Integrated' Middle School - Here's What That Means
Artificial intelligence is all the rage, with tech companies like Apple integrating it into its devices and software. Now schools are embracing AI.
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It's Not Just You: Why Cords And Cables Get Tangled So Easily
Just about everyone who has tucked wired headphones or earbuds into a pocket or bag has had to carefully untangle them when ready to use them again; here's why.
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How A Nova Explosion Technically Powers Your Smartphone
Smartphones require some pretty specific pieces of tech (and specific materials) in order to work. As it turns out, those materials come from far out in space.
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How The James Webb Telescope Shows Us What The Dawn Of A New Solar System Looks Like
Nasa's powerful James Webb Space Telescope is showing us something humankind has never witnessed firsthand before: The birth of a new solar system.
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Are Wind Turbines Actually Affecting Our Health?
Wind turbines often get a bad rap, blamed for triggering all manner of physical and mental side-effects. But new research suggests that may not be the case.
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Do USB Drives Get Heavier When You Store More Data? It's Actually The Opposite
Wondering if your USB stick gets heavier with more files? Surprisingly, it gets microscopically lighter. Learn how.
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Why The US Launches Spaceships From Both Florida And California
Both Florida and California are prime states for the United States to do space launches, but why these locales? Where do other nations use instead?
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What Is The Golden Dome Missile Defense System? Here's What's Planned & How It Would Work
Israel has its Iron Dome for protection and now the U.S. is developing its own, called the Golden Dome. The Golden Dome is vastly different and more robust.
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