SCI/TECH Archives

April 14, 2026 at 9:48 am

We All Know To Stay Away From Trees During A Thunderstorm – But For The Trees Themselves, Something Extraordinary Is Going On Beneath The Surface

What a spectacle this is.

April 13, 2026 at 3:48 pm

The Honey Badger Is Nature’s Most Unassuming Looking Fearsome Predator, And Here’s Why You Absolutely Don’t Want To Enrage One

They’re terrifying – and we love them for it.

April 13, 2026 at 12:55 pm

Almost 50 Years On, Voyager 1 Is Still Transmitting From Interstellar Space – And Amateur Astronomers From The Netherlands Just Picked Up Its Signals

Keep going Voyager 1, you got this!

April 13, 2026 at 9:48 am

Researchers Show That Even Tiny Particles Of Metal Can Be Placed In A Quantum State, Pushing The Theory To Larger Objects

While tiny, these nanoparticles are huge compared to previous tests.

April 12, 2026 at 9:48 am

Back In 2009, Researchers Accidentally Drilled Into A Volcano’s Magma Chamber, With Fascinating Results

This little incident could pave the way for sustainable benefits in the future.

April 10, 2026 at 9:47 am

Advanced Robot Is Learning How To Better Mimic Human Facial Movements By Watching YouTube And Observing Itself In The Mirror

I’m not sure I want robots to be able to mimic humans like this.

April 9, 2026 at 3:48 pm

Understanding The Fine-Tuned Universe And What Could Explain It

Are we really in a fine-tuned universe?

April 8, 2026 at 3:48 pm

CERN Research Proves That Nuking An Asteroid On Course To Hit Earth Might Actually Just Make It Stronger

An illustration of an asteroid headed towards Earth

This understanding may help our planet to save life itself.

April 7, 2026 at 12:55 pm

Autism Effects Both Males And Females Equally, But Boys Are Typically Diagnosed Much Younger According To A New Study

Better diagnostic practices for females with autism are clearly needed.

April 7, 2026 at 9:48 am

When You Push A Long Ridged Pole From One End, Does The Other End Move Instantly? The Answer Is Not As Intuitive As You Think.

But who is strong enough to push on a 20 mile long iron pole?

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Category: SCI/TECH

We All Know To Stay Away From Trees During A Thunderstorm – But For The Trees Themselves, Something Extraordinary Is Going On Beneath The Surface

The Honey Badger Is Nature’s Most Unassuming Looking Fearsome Predator, And Here’s Why You Absolutely Don’t Want To Enrage One

Almost 50 Years On, Voyager 1 Is Still Transmitting From Interstellar Space – And Amateur Astronomers From The Netherlands Just Picked Up Its Signals

Researchers Show That Even Tiny Particles Of Metal Can Be Placed In A Quantum State, Pushing The Theory To Larger Objects

Back In 2009, Researchers Accidentally Drilled Into A Volcano’s Magma Chamber, With Fascinating Results

Advanced Robot Is Learning How To Better Mimic Human Facial Movements By Watching YouTube And Observing Itself In The Mirror

Understanding The Fine-Tuned Universe And What Could Explain It

CERN Research Proves That Nuking An Asteroid On Course To Hit Earth Might Actually Just Make It Stronger

Autism Effects Both Males And Females Equally, But Boys Are Typically Diagnosed Much Younger According To A New Study

When You Push A Long Ridged Pole From One End, Does The Other End Move Instantly? The Answer Is Not As Intuitive As You Think.

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