Jan 01 These tiny satellites, equipped with ion thrusters, could change how we explore space By Nsikan Akpan An engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology wants to explore the cosmos with CubeSats and ion engines inspired by static electricity. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 5:40 How to visit Mars with a tiny satellite and static electricity By Nsikan Akpan Cubesats, low-cost, bite-sized satellites inspired by the tubes used to hold Beanie Babies, were invented in 1999 as educational tools. Now, aerospace suppliers and governments across the globe see the tools as the future of space commercialization and deep space… Continue watching
Dec 31 Why most of us lean to the right when we kiss By Michael J. Proulx, A.K.M. Rezaul Karim and Alexandra A. de Sousa, The Conversation Many of these turning behaviors are seen early in life. Continue reading
Dec 30 3 brain technologies to watch in 2018 By Sharon Begley, STAT Some tiny technologies could lead to some big advances in neuroscience in 2018. Here's what we'll be paying attention to. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 4:51 Fact-checking Trump's tweet about cold weather and climate change By PBS News Hour As much of the country braces during the cold snap, President Trump weighed in on Twitter, seeming to dismiss yet again the effects of climate change and conflate the the latest weather with the broader issues around climate. What are… Continue watching
Dec 29 3 eye-opening, science-based New Year's resolutions that could help everyone By Teresa Carey A New Year’s resolution might not change the world, but what if it could change how you see things?… Continue reading
Dec 27 Watch 10:10 2017 was a year of scrutiny for social media and other tech By PBS News Hour Technology in 2017 may have inspired more skepticism than the awe or optimism it has in the past. Such defining moments, from harassment allegations to hacking exploits, may have cast the tech industry in a much harsher light. Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching
Dec 25 The highs and lows of 2017 in photos By Larisa Epatko From hurricanes and floods to scientific discoveries and World Series wins, we look back at some of the year's tragedies, developing stories and more lighthearted moments. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 3:34 After a spate of exits, what is the future of the EPA? By PBS News Hour More than 700 people, including over 200 scientists and 96 environmental protection specialists, have left the Environmental Protection Agency since the start of the Trump administration, according to a joint investigation by The New York Times and ProPublica. Lisa Friedman… Continue watching
Dec 23 Christmas earworms: the science behind our love-hate relationship with festive songs By Alexandra Lamont, The Conversation If you find yourself humming White Christmas this year don't worry ... you're not alone – and the science of earworms suggests why. Continue reading