Aerospace
The World's First Commercially Built Flight Simulator: The Link Trainer Blue Box
The Link "Blue Box" Trainer Flight Simulator was a world first. It is the great grandfather of all modern flight simulators and was made from scrap parts.
Space
Water Ice on Moon's Poles Confirmed For The First Time
The discovery of one of life's most precious elements at the moon's poles could be an important next step in colonizing the lunar surface.
Biology
Ghost Smells: One in Fifteen Americans Are Detecting Odours That Don't Exist
Scientists have finally conducted a study to try and understand the causes and symptoms of the annoying phantom smell sensation we all have at one point or other.
Biology
Brain Organ Chips Offer Novel Approach to Studying Drug and Disease Effects
The toxin-filtering blood-brain barrier's role in maintaining the health of the vital organ was analyzed in a Harvard University research study using advanced technology.
News
Oldest Solid Cheese in the World Found Inside 3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb
Scientists recovered a jar in an ancient Egyptian tomb that was filled with cheese dating back 3,300 years. Luckily no one ate it!
Space
Fiery Meteor 'At Least 40 Times as Bright as the Full Moon' Spotted in Southeast US
Residents of East Alabama were treated to the rare sighting of a fireball meteor.
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Yellowstone National Park is a Minefield of Deadly Acid Pools
Visitors to the park are cautioned against wandering away from designated areas due to volcanic features that turn some hot springs deadly.
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Robotics
Our Favorite Robots From China's 2018 World Robot Conference
The World Robot Conference wrapped up last week, showcasing both China's dominance in the robotics field and the industry's diverse applications for bots.
Automotive
Tesla Fans to Get A Closer Look at Next-Gen Roadster on TV's Jay Leno's Garage
The much anticipated Tesla Roadster will be featured on Jay Leno's garage show along with a bonus interview with the car's designer.
News
Four Out of Five E-cigarette Users Exhibit Cancer-Causing DNA Damage, Warns Study
The tobacco-less alternative once touted as healthier than its predecessor may be worse for us than we think.
Biology
99-Million-Year-Old Beetle Found Preserved in Amber Holds Secrets of Evergreen Cycads
A pollination link between the evergreen cycads from the Mesozoic Era and beetles from the same period has been established thanks to new research and new fossil evidence.
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Musk Defends Tesla Work Methods to Huffington Founder Using Bankruptcy Facts
Arianna Huffington has written an open letter to the Tesla CEO asking him to rethink his work culture.
Architecture
9 Amazing Container Houses You Can Buy On Amazon
Shipping containers are great for hauling freight across continents and, as it turn out, living in. These 9 are some prime examples.
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Chemistry
Scientists Have Discovered Why Silver Clusters Emit Light
New research finds why silver clusters emit light opening new possibilities for practical applications in lighting, imaging, and therapeutics.
Space
NASA's 'Chief Sniffer' Explains How His Nose Helps Astronauts
Chemical specialist George Aldrich spent over four decades with NASA sniffing anything and everything that could be launched into space with astronauts.
Civil Engineering
Atlantropa: Herman Sörgel's Vision of a New Continent
Herman Sörgel wanted to change the face of the planet bringing Europe and Africa together, creating the new continent of Atlantropa.
Biology
A Moderate Carb Diet Is Best for Optimum Health, Study Reveals
The research shows that both diets low and high in carbohydrates are linked to an increase in mortality rates. Meanwhile, moderate consumption of carbs is associated with better life expectancy.
Automotive
What Are the Best Electric Cars of 2018?
These all-electric vehicles are seriously threatening the traditional combustion engine models for dominance in the car market.
Materials
Scientists Develop the Most Wear-Resistant Metal Alloy in the World
Researchers at the famed Sandia National Laboratories have developed a platinum-gold alloy that withstands high amounts of heat and friction.