The Unsettling Truth Behind 'New Car Smell' Is Easily Explained By Science
There are few scents as satisfying as the smell of a new car fresh from the dealership, but what lies behind that distinct smell may surprise you.
Read MoreThere are few scents as satisfying as the smell of a new car fresh from the dealership, but what lies behind that distinct smell may surprise you.
Read MoreStephen Hawking was one of the brightest minds of the 20th century, but his prediction about the impact of AI is unsettling and a bit frightening.
Read MoreSafety pins are one of those everyday objects that most people don't give any thought to, for instance, what is the purpose of that little hole?
Read MoreThe modern AI craze is being built on a foundation of specialized data centers, but given their energy demands, there may be some hidden costs.
Read MoreAlbert Einstein's reputation was built around his theories on the nature of the universe, but many don't know that he also dabbled in technology.
Read MoreWe've only known about nuclear fusion for around 100 years; now, one project in France is closer than ever to making fusion power it a reality.
Read MoreIf you're like most households, you're trying to manage your electricity budget, and there's one appliance that's costing you more than might think.
Read MoreThe last thing anyone wants to see is the oxygen masks dropping during the middle of their flight, especially because they don't have much oxygen.
Read MoreIt's normal to spend a lot of time in your car, so you don't want it to smell nasty when you turn on the AC, but if it does, how do you fix it?
Read MoreThere could be a new space race as China boosts its presence in outer space, even fielding a state-of-the-art space station in low Earth orbit.
Read MoreAlthough calculators aren't as ubiquitous as they once were, their digital descendants keep many of their features, including the cryptic AC button.
Read MoreWe know how frustrating it can be to lose important computer files, but fortunately, there are ways to bring lost data back from the dead.
Read MoreThough humans haven't been to the moon in years, the possibility is always enticing. So if you were to pack a suitcase for a lunar trip, how long would it take?
Read MoreFlying cars have been a vision of the future since the Wright brothers got off the ground, but that future appears to be just around the corner.
Read MoreLithium is at the center of a lot of current technologies, and as such, there's a considerable demand. But there are quite a few factors that go into its price.
Read MoreModern cars are loaded with technological innovation that can sometimes defy explanation, for instance, what's with the shark fins on cars today?
Read MoreTunnel boring machines have been in operation for over 200 years and they operate on the same basic principles today as they did back then.
Read MoreWhen the Transportation Security Administration introduced full-body scanners to U.S. airports, travelers were not happy with what they saw.
Read MoreThe future of AI is still up for debate, and no one knows what kind of world it might create. But what might the world look like if AI completely took over?
Read MoreThose red and yellow colored dots on the sides of your new tires don't mean they're defective or on sale, they're much more important than that.
Read More"Dune" has long been a famous sci-fi franchise, and the movies have only made it more popular. Narratively, it's impressive, but how accurate is its science?
Read MoreWhile there are plenty of weird animals in nature, some of the strangest organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Here are a few of them.
Read MoreLego is one of the most recognizable toy brands in the world, but from an American perspective, the Danish-inspired name is a bit of a mystery.
Read MoreIn the modern day, mirrors are just about everywhere. But that wasn't always the case, and the mirror actually has a surprisingly long history.
Read MoreWhen you ask "Who invented the folding chair," Google will give you one answer, but history is often more complicated than a simple answer.
Read MoreTechnological singularity is something of a point of no return, in which the future beyond it is unknown. And it might be here sooner than expected.
Read MoreEngineers often need to know how to quickly switch between values measured in watts and those measured in volts. Fortunately, the converstion is fairly easy.
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