SpaceX’s Crew-8 mission marked a remarkable achievement in space travel. It safely returned four astronauts who had been “stuck in space” for over seven months. The duration of their stay exceeded their initial plan, marking one of the most extended stays for astronauts on the ISS (International Spa
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a Serbian-American engineer. He is also famous as a futurist and an inventor. We know today him for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. However, future predictions of Nicola Tesla became uncannily true years l
In December 1903 Wilbur and Orvil Wright made the first powered flight in their airplane. Henceforth they named it the Wright Flyer and this marked the beginning of aviation. Aviation made rapid progress in the early 20th century. We now look at some of the important aviation milestones including th
Back in 2023, the European Union passed a special resolution. It required its members to have all new cars sold to have zero CO2 emissions by 2035. To have the necessary infrastructure in place Sweden is now turning highways into permanent electrified roads. These are the world’s first electric high
Using animals for medical experiments is nothing new. However, in the late 1950s when Soviet surgeon Vladimir Demikhov carried out his infamous two-headed dog project, there was no precedence. He transplanted the head and forelegs of a small dog to a bigger one. The resultant two-headed animal lived
A groundbreaking new design concept in tiny homes has drawn inspiration from an unusual source: the shape of the world’s first atomic bomb. The creators call this the “Mini Dome” house. The tiny house models itself after the pentakis dodecahedron, a complex 60-sided geometric figure. The house is al
In the fall of 1997 on October 8th, Cornell University students, faculty, and visitors saw something very odd. Someone placed a pumpkin on top of the lightning rod of the McGraw Tower, 173 feet above ground. It appeared overnight and remained there for months with no explanation. People came up with
Nearly 4 million visitors came to the British Museum in 2022. However, the most sought-after artifact by these visitors is the ‘Rosetta Stone.’ Napoleon’s Grande Armee unearthed this basalt slab in their failed Egyptian Campaign in 1799. But it has significance beyond a mere ancient artifact. After
Brazilian sky driver Luigi Cani is famous for many stunts. He holds the record for skydiving with the smallest parachute. Also, a rather daring wingsuit- jumps into Mount Canyon using a motorbike. However, this 51-year-old’s most remembered stunt was performed to fight deforestation from the sky. To
The Sahara desert is one of the most arid areas in the world. However, in October 2024 it faced torrential rains rarely seen in its existence. It was after half a century that vast areas of desert were flooding. Two days of rainfall in October exceeded yearly averages in several areas of southeast M
Honey goes hand in hand with longevity, which is why ancient civilizations utilized it as a preservative in various ways. Honey never spoils!! However, the world’s interest in honey was piqued due to a significant archeological discovery. Archaeologists digging in the northern Israeli town of Rehov
Are we drinking the same water molecules that Dinosaurs drank nearly 200 million years ago? We all know the water on this planet is old. It has been cycling through Earth’s systems for billions of years. Despite its continuous movement and transformation, the water molecules are old—dating back to
In an innovative effort to promote literacy and provide a space for learning, a group of garbage collectors in Turkey transformed a collection of discarded books into a community library. They collected these books meant for landfills and filled a public library housed in their sanitation department
A 21-year-old YouTuber from California achieved an unlikely dream, beyond most of us. She became the youngest woman to visit every country in the world. And this includes the forbidding Hermit Kingdom aka North Korea. Lexie Alford managed to set the Guinness World Record in her quest. She traversed
Flying cars have been a fascination of inventors for decades. For some, it represented the ultimate in futuristic travel. While some attempts have come close to creating practical flying vehicles, many have remained odd prototypes and experimental failures. The following five vehicles stand out for
In the history of space-age March 23, 1965, remains special. During NASA’s Gemini III mission, an astronaut John W. Young smuggled a corned beef sandwich into space. Such snacks are unapproved for flight by NASA due to concerns about the risks posed in a zero-gravity environment. Around two hours in
In the vast Arizona desert, cell phone towers that typically tower over communities, have been hidden inside cactus-shaped disguises. These structures are not only functional, ensuring uninterrupted communication services. But they also aim to maintain the natural aesthetic of the environment. Borro
For centuries, the town of Viganella in northern Italy faced a unique and challenging problem. The Italian town gets no sunlight for 83 every winter. It sits in a deep, narrow valley in the Italian Alps. As the town surrounds the Swiss Alps, the sun dipped behind the surrounding mountains from mid-N
The phenomenon known as the “returning soldier effect” has intrigued researchers for decades. After major wars, particularly the World Wars, demographers observed something strange. That is a notable increase in the number of boys born compared to girls. This unusual demographic pattern was named th
TV channels are abuzz with news on the latest hurricane to batter the South Eastern US, Hurricane Helene. As you watch this news, you might wonder why we are naming hurricanes or cyclones with human names. Where did it all start? This tradition started with one man – Clement Wragge. He was an eccent
DHL is one of the leading logistics companies in the world. This industry giant is known for international shipping, courier services, and transportation. Their headquarters are currently located in Bonn, Germany. However, DHL began with the innovative efforts of three friends in San Francisco: Adri
When thirteen British colonies in North America sued for independence from Great Britain in 1775, it had to find a powerful international friend. These states that we now know as the US today became independent in 1783. France and America established a longstanding alliance and friendship based on t
Marcel LeBrun, a millionaire from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. This Tech Entrepreneur launched an ambitious project to combat homelessness in his community. According to the CBC, Fredericton has nearly 1,800 people who found themselves homeless for at least a day. To Tackle the issue, the Can
It’s not a great surprise if we find marine fossils inland areas around the world. After all, it is no secret that oceans covered the earth a very long time ago. But finding fish and ocean fossils in the tallest mountain range in the world came as a surprise to many. However, scientists and explorer
