Old nuclear subs used to just get dumped into the ocean. Then the US Navy developed a method to dismantle the subs and prevent nuclear waste.
Solar eclipse blacks out Berlin
Sky gazers from around the world have gathered in Europe to watch the moon block out the sun. From dragons to Einstein’s Theory of Relativety, solar eclipses have changed the way we […]
Alcohol Will Soon Come in Powder Form
A powdered alcohol, to be mixed like lemonade or tea, received federal approval, setting the stage for retail sales to begin this summer. WSJ’s Tripp Mickle explains.
Using The Power Of Pee To Generate Electicity
A prototype urinal is the result of a partnership between researchers at UWE Bristol and Oxfam. It is hoped the pee-power technology will light cubicles in refugee camps, which are often dark […]
The world’s fastest plane
In 1976 an Air Force SR-71 Blackbird spy jet set the world aviation speed record of 2,193 mph. Nearly 40 years later, the record still stands. UPDATE: New and rare footage:
Glass of red wine has same health benefits of exercise
A new report out of University of Alberta in Canada claims that the health benefits gained from a compound found in red wine are equivalent to those you get while exercising. The […]
The FDA examine ‘Female Viagra’
No more “headaches”.
The Physics of Popcorn
Researchers have delved deep into what exactly happens to popping kernels, before the butter and salt.
The 4 Most Commonly Believed Myths about Learning Japanese
If you’ve ever hesitated on starting to learn Japanese, it may be because you believed some common myths about language learning. Michael, who ran into these himself, exposes 4 of the most […]
German cancer treatment shows promising signs
A new, improved cancer treatment being researched in Germany is showing positive signs. The technique of using precise beams of high-energy particles to destroy cancer cells has been around for more than […]