How The US Military Trained Pigeons To Guide Missiles In World War II
World War II was a period of massive technological advancement, but some of the 'innovations' were just plain zany, like pigeon-guided munitions.
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How A US Military Contractor Invented The Microwave Oven By Accident
When it comes to kitchen technology, the microwave oven is one of those things it's hard to do without, and it all came about thanks to an accident.
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In The '60s, The US Launched Millions Of Needles Into Space & Didn't Expect What Happened Next
The Cold War saw many attempts at strange experiments, including this controversial plan to use space-bound needles to help facilitate Earthly communications.
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As Record Heatwaves Hit Around The Globe, Here's How 1 Country Is Keeping Cool
Climate change has caused record heat, wildfires, and extreme weather events, leading this country to adopt some novel tech to cool its people down.
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The Concerning Data Center Side Effect That Might Affect Millions
Thanks to their outsized noise, power consumption, and water usage, data centers have earned a bad reputation lately, but there may be worse to come.
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Scientists Say Star Trek's Transporters Are Closer To Reality Than You Think
Instant travel seems impossible, but a recent breakthrough may change everything we thought we knew about the futuristic concept.
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How A Vinyl Record Actually Makes Music, According To Science
Vinyl records are in the middle of a major comeback, but despite their resurging popularity, most people have no idea how they store music.
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AC Vs. Dehumidifier: Which Is Better At Reducing Humidity?
Most people know that air conditioners dehumidify the air while they make it colder, but are they able to outclass dehumidifiers at their own game?
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The Kids Who Built Nuclear Reactors At Home
Nuclear science isn't an easy thing, particularly building a working reactor, but there are a small handful of adolescents who have pulled it off.
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How AI Has Been Transforming Cancer Research In 2026 So Far
Cancer research has come in many forms over the years, including the use of AI. In 2026 alone, AI has come a long way as a tool for diagnosis and drug design
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How Uranium Enrichment Works And Why Iran's Program Has People Concerned
Uranium is at the heart of most nuclear weapons, but most don't understand how it's processed or how close Iran is to having weapons-grade uranium.
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Why The World's First Transatlantic Internet Cable Is Being Pulled From The Ocean
We've been laying cable across oceans since the 19th century, but the oldest internet cable in the Atlantic is being raised from the sea floor.
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The Morning Habit Scientists Don't Want You To Try
Everyone agrees that waking up can be a hassle, and we all have morning routines to cope with that, but some routines you should probably abandon.
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Russia's First AI-Powered Robot Suffered An Embarrassing Fate
AI has been a rather controversial topic, but situations (like this one involving Russia's first AI-powered robot) remind us that it's still a work in progress.
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What Really Happens When You Get Your Fingerprints Scanned
Now that they're in smartphones, fingerprint scanners seem to be everywhere, but what's really going on behind the scenes when they're scanned?
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Science Easily Explains Why Your Car Headlights Can Turn Foggy And Yellow
If you've ever had a car for more than a year, you've likely had to deal with foggy, yellow headlights, and to understand why, we can turn to science.
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The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs Of 2025
2025 saw many advancements in many fields, from medicine and genetics, to environmental science or artificial intelligence. Here are some of the most impactful.
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Why Scientists Say This Humanoid Robot Is 'Super Human'
The idea of human-like robots is a dominant one in science fiction, but this real robot is pushing boundaries, defying the physical restraints of being human.
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The Strange Story Behind The Fascinating Discovery Of X-Rays
X-rays are such a fundamental part of our modern technological landscape that it's kind of surprising to learn that their discovery was accidental.
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The Number Of Starlink Satellites That Have Fallen Out Of The Sky Might Surprise You
There's no question that Starlink has brought the internet to many hard-to-reach communities, but the number of satellites it loses may shock you.
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The Surprising Object That Will Soon Become The World's Largest Artificial Reef
Artificial reefs are more important than ever given the global threat posed by climate change, and Florida is set to make the world's largest.
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The Fascinating Reason Scientists Are Giving Cockroaches Tiny, High-Tech Backpacks
Cockroaches are generally considered to be nuisances, but some scientists are giving them high-tech upgrades in the form of electronic backpacks.
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This 1970s Invention Was One Of The Greatest Medical Discoveries Of All Time
Not every invention will change the world, but a disparate group of scientists pushing the limits of nuclear magnetic resonance managed one that did.
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The Unsettling Reason Waymo Is Recalling Robotaxis
Self-driving cars, and Waymo in particular are having a surge in popularity, but some recent recalls have some communities worried about safety.
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Why Physicists Have A Big Problem With Star Trek's Phasers
The idea behind Star Trek's phasers is mostly fiction, and modern science can't replicate everything a phaser can do, but some technology comes close.
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An Unexpected Home Appliance Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
When people think about ways to reduce their blood pressure, medicine and exercise are the first things to come to mind, not a home appliance.
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Scientists Could Change The Way Refrigerators Work Forever
Refrigerators have evolved a lot since the days of hauling around ice, and they might evolve again through the creative use of chemistry and thermodynamics.
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