This Is The First Satellite Constellation Made To Detect Wildfires Before They Grow
There were more than 40,000 wildfires in the U.S. reported in the first half of 2026. These satellites are designed to reduce the harms these fires pose.
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What's The Difference Between A Nuclear Reactor And Nuclear Weapon?
Nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons serve wildly different purposes, but the there's a lot more that separates them than their intended uses.
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5 Unexpected Ways Recycled Wind Turbines Are Being Used
Wind turbines can reach up to 750 feet, yet they sometimes function for less than ten years. Luckily, the most interesting part is often what happens next.
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How Long Do Nuclear Reactors Last – And What Happens After Their Lifespan?
There's a lot of conflicting data on how long a nuclear power plant can last, with some erroneously stating nuclear plants have to be retired after a set time.
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What Is The 25-Year Rule For Satellites?
There's a specific rule governing what happens to satellites once their job is done, and the figure behind it wasn't chosen by accident.
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What Is The Left Hand Rule For Electric Motors?
Electric motors can feature all sorts of different designs depending on the use they seek to fill, but most seem to operate on the same fundamental principles.
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Reflect Orbital Approved To Launch A Mirrored Satellite For Sunlight Redirection
The FCC has granted permission to Reflect Orbital to launch the first of possibly 50,000 mirror satellites into orbit for lighting dark corners of the Earth.
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This Is The Most Common Type Of Nuclear Reactor In The World
Over 70% of global nuclear power plants rely on one specific reactor design. Discover the dual-loop architecture dominating the energy grid.
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Why Do Some Wind Turbine Blades Have Serrated Edges?
Wind turbines are engineered to harness the energy from wind and convert it into electricity. Some are smooth, whereas others are designed with a serrated edge.
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Only One Man Got To Fly NASA's X-15 Rocket-Powered Plane & The Space Shuttle
Flying either the rocket-powered X-15 or Space Shuttle would already be pretty impressive, but one man actually flew both. This is his story.
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What Country Gets Nearly 70% Of Its Electricity From Nuclear Power?
Nuclear power continues to thrive in many parts of the world, with some countries even getting a majority of their power from nuclear plants.
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What Exactly Is A Nuclear Reactor Used For And How Does One Work?
From Einstein's most famous equation to your power grid, discover the surprisingly simple science behind how these massive facilities actually work.
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This Is The Fastest Speed Ever Recorded For A Man-Made Object
Mankind has developed and built many different very fast objects, often faster than the speed of sound. What's the fastest recorded man-made object so far?
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Falling Starlink Satellites Could Be Having An Alarming Effect On The Earth's Atmosphere
Satellites and other objects falling from orbit into our atmosphere tend to burn up, but can that harm our atmospheres in ways we don't understand yet?
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What Fuel Type Do Most Nuclear Reactors Primarily Use?
Nuclear power plants use radioactive materials to create energy, but which materials specifically? Turns out, it's mostly just one particular type of element.
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This UK Satellite's Thermal Camera Raises Major Privacy Concerns
You might have seen or even used a thermal camera before, but this satellite's thermal imaging system is on a whole different level and could spy on you.
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What Is The Oldest Artificial Satellite Still Orbiting Earth?
There are tens of thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, some of which are much older than you may expect. The oldest dates back to the dawn of the Space Age.
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'Ikea Effect': Science Explains Why We Love A Good DIY Project
Do you ever feel like DIY is very satisfying, even seeming a bit addictive? Science has a couple of reasons why our brains enjoy DIY projects.
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What's The Difference Between A UV Light Flashlight And Black Light Flashlight?
If you're looking for a UV flashlight, you'll likely encounter ones that say they're "UV light" and others that say "black light." What's the difference?
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China's 'Coal Battery' Could Be A Solution To The World's Current Fuel Crisis
Coal is infamously bad for the environment, leading to the rise of alternative energy sources, but what if you could get energy from coal without burning it?
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The Surprising Reason Why Scientists Are Placing Underwater 'Boomboxes' In Jamaica's Coral Reefs
Off the northern coast of the Jamaica, there's a coral reef that's fighting for its life. What's this unusual approach to bringing it back to life?
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How Do Windmills Pump Water From Underground?
Water-pumping windmills have been around since the late 1800s. Part of the reason for their longevity is how simply they work and are to maintain.
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These High-Tech 'Fluid Gears' Rotate Without Ever Touching
Gears have one large downside: They have to make physical contact, meaning over time they wear down and eventually break. These liquid gears may change that.
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AI-Assisted Drones Are Helping To Stop Shark Attacks Before They Happen
Shark attacks are relatively rare, but they can be fatal or traumatic experiences when they do occur. Several companies are using AI drones to prevent them.
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Drivers Are Using This Free Tool To Beat Flock's AI Traffic Camera Tech
Concerned about Flock ALPR camera tracking your every move on the highway? Discover the free open-source map that helps you dodge invasive license plate reader.
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What Is The 5-Hour Limit On Claude's Free Plan & How Does It Work?
If you use Claude regularly, there's a good chance you're on the free plan. Unfortunately, this approach does have limitations, such as the AI's 5-hour limit.
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Australia's Floating Solar Panels Solve Two Resource Problems At Once
These floating solar panels installed above bodies of water could help Australia with its drought problem in addition to being a renewable energy source.
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