Will Natrium Nuclear Reactors Change Everything?
Adults Nuclear Energy Innovation Science TechnologyIn February 2025 I got to visit Terrapower, a self-proclaimed nuclear innovation company. In part one of this sponsored series, you saw the science behind turning nuclear waste into cancer medication.
Stonehenge Isn't A Henge (And Other Things You Didn't Know)
Adults Construction HistoryYou've heard of Stonehenge. It's that big rock circle over in England. But there's a lot more to it than that, and researchers have been studying it for centuries. From the people who lived near it to how and when it was made, here are seven of the coolest things we know about this iconic monument.
How much does it cost to fly private? - Rachel Yang
Adults Environment Finance TransportationLook into the financial and environmental costs of taking a private jet, and find out what can be done to reduce aviation emissions.
Let's Kill You a Billion Times to Make You Immortal
Adults Philosophy ScienceNo matter how likely your death is, there will always be a version of you that survives. At least according to one of the most bizarre interpretations of quantum mechanics, known as Quantum Immortality.
Journey Through Scenic Italy with Stanley Tucci
Adults Culture Entertainment Food TravelJoin Stanley Tucci on a breathtaking, scenic journey through Italy’s most stunning and serene locations.
Are We Cooked? How Social Media Shapes Language | Adam Aleksic | TED
Adults Language Social MediaGen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast?
The Largest Object in the Universe Breaks the Laws of Physics
Adults Astronomy Physics ScienceIn March 2025, astronomers announced the "largest cosmic structure discovered to date". They called it Quipu. And Quipu is just the latest entry in a list of structures that are too big for cosmologists to explain without revisiting one of the most fundamental assumptions they have about the universe.
Why Coyotes Are IMPOSSIBLE To Exterminate
Adults Animals ConservationDespite the fact that we've been trying to exterminate coyotes for hundreds of years, the species is thriving because of a special trait that causes their population to grow whenever one gets killed.
Inner Portrait with Refik Anadol: An Immersive Art Experience | National Geographic
Adults Art Entertainment TechnologyStep inside "Inner Portrait," a groundbreaking immersive art experience by Refik Anadol, that harnesses AI and architectural design to translate the rich data of human travel—its journeys, emotions, and connections—into breathtaking, dynamic visual narratives.
Primitive Technology: Belt and pulley blower
Adults DIY Engineering TechnologyI made a belt and pulley drive to power a blower. Up until now I had been using a rope and stick to spin the fan rotor of the blower.
Jackie Chan Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED
Adults Entertainment FilmKarate Kid: Legends star Jackie Chan visits WIRED to give answers to his most searched for questions on Google.