The New FeedJan 17, 20212 minDecoding SidewalksIf you’re like us, you’ve been going on a lot of walks during the pandemic, which means more time staring at sidewalks. But you may not...
The New FeedJan 17, 20213 minOcean InnovationsThere are currently five offshore plastic accumulation zones spread across Earth’s oceans, the largest of which is known as the Great...
The New FeedNov 22, 20202 minTime ZonesNot long ago (in the 19th century) everyone set their watches to the sun, or the clock in the town square. No one fell forward or sprung...
The New FeedNov 15, 20202 minWhat The Fli*ckering?If you find LED lights oddly annoying, you’re not alone. They can cause headaches and - wait for it - general malaise. Before we begin,...
The New FeedOct 25, 20202 minOrigami RobotsTiny origami robots are making serious strides in biotech. If you’re picturing miniature paper storks marching through an intestinal...
The New FeedOct 4, 20202 minTakes Ritual SkinsThe concept of the “address” is younger than you probably think. Numbering buildings only really became popular in the 18th century. Up...
The New FeedSep 27, 20202 minAbbas ibn FirnasYou’ve probably heard of the Wright brothers - they conducted the first “heavier than air, powered controlled flight”, and are often...
The New FeedSep 13, 20202 minHubble's SpecsSince its launch in 1990, the Hubble Telescope has been taking awe-inspiring pictures of our solar system, distance galaxies, and...
The New FeedAug 23, 20202 minThe Acoustic EquationWhen it's safe to visit large indoor spaces again, we encourage you to pay attention to the acoustics. Like us, you probably take it for...
The New FeedAug 9, 20202 minThe Simulation HypothesisIn 2003, philosopher Nick Bostrom published a paper in the Philosophical Quarterly titled “Are you living in a simulation?” As you can...
The New FeedAug 2, 20202 minPotty TalkThe toilet. The loo. The commode. Whatever you call it - chances are you’ve used a few different types or styles over the years and...
The New FeedJul 26, 20202 minSwedish BloodGiving blood is pretty simple: Whip out your arm, give a pint, have a cookie, head home. But have you ever wondered where those little...
The New FeedJul 19, 20201 minGrowing ColorsIn 2019, scientists at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) developed the blackest pigment on record - ten times darker than the...
The New FeedJul 12, 20202 minSpace HotelsCalling all intrepid explorers - start scavenging through the sofa cushions for loose change - your astronaut dreams could be closer to...
The New FeedJul 12, 20202 minSecret SecondsSince 1972, scientists have been quietly adding seconds to our clocks because - don’t panic - the earth is slowing down. No, we’re not...
The New FeedJun 7, 20201 minIt's always sunny in... China?The name HL-2M certainly doesn’t conjure up thoughts of basking in the sunshine on a tropical beach, and after learning more about...