Old Values with a New Look
We were blown away (and still kind of are) when Honda unveiled the Urban EV Concept last month. As I mentioned before and I’ll repeat it – The urban EV concept evoked an emotional connection unlike any other car showcased…
I got ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ early and spent 10 hours playing it — here’s what I think so far
About 10 hours ago, I lucked into a copy of Nintendo’s upcoming "Super Mario Odyssey." Ever since, I’ve been playing it nearly non-stop. Good news: So far, "Super Mario Odyssey" is excellent. "Super Mario Odyssey" feels brand new, despite starring a decades-old character. It…
Harvard’s new RoboBee can fly in and out of water
Apparently, we haven’t seen RoboBee’s final form yet. Harvard researchers introduced the robot back in 2013 and developed a version that uses static to stick to walls in 2016. Now, the scientists have created an upgraded robotic bee that can…
Researchers observe the first known interstellar comet
To date, every comet humanity has seen inside the Solar System has come from the Solar System, whether it’s the Kuiper Belt or the billions of comets believed to make up the Oort Cloud. Now, however, it looks like astronomers…
New gene-editing tools may one day treat thousands of diseases
The acronyms might not be quite as catchy as CRISPR — since, really, what is? — but what new genetic tools dubbed REPAIR and ABE lack in whimsy they promise to make up in utility. These advances announced Wednesday solve…
9 things you peak at in life by the time you hit 30
Research has found plenty of things to savor about growing old, including an increased ability to build empathy and achieve financial security. But the scientific research on when people "peak" in various aspects of their life — as determined by the…
The underground ‘Thirsty House’ could battle droughts by collecting and filtering rainwater to drink
Designed by architect Jie Zhang, the "Thirsty House" is a concept for a subterranean home that collects and filter rainwater for residents to drink. The design is a winner in this year’s Red Dot Design Awards. There are no immediate plans to…
Missing Flight MH370 Inspires New Way to Locate Ocean Impacts
Photo: AP The Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 investigation has been reopened with the help of a private firm. Its incomplete story has refused to offer closure to the families of its 239 victims and has sparked conspiracy theories. But scientists…
What’s inside a whale’s blowhole — and it’s not seawater
Following is a transcript of the video. If you ever watch a whale breathe, you’ll see plumes of mist shoot out of a hole in its head. Contrary to popular belief, that’s not seawater. It’s actually a cocktail mix of…
Why scientists are redefining the kilogram
Physics is a funny thing. Despite dictating the behaviors and states of everything from atoms to stars, our interpretation of its effects are rooted in very human constructs. Meters, amperes and seconds were all defined using arbitrary terms and methods.…