The First (And Only) Cat In Space
Youth TechnologyYou might not have heard of Félicette, who in 1963 became the first -- and so far only -- cat to go to space.
Why Is MIT Making Robot Insects?
Adults TechnologyWhat happens when you shrink robots down to the size of insects? Let’s explore the mind-bending physics behind their superpowers!
Elon Musk's Empire is Even Bigger Than You Think | On The Grid | WIRED
Adults TechnologyThere's barely a place left on Earth outside the gravitational pull of Elon Musk’s empire.
Why Isn’t Thorium Changing the World?
Adults TechnologyIf Thorium molten salt reactors (MSRs) offer a safer, more efficient, and more scalable alternative to traditional nuclear power, then why isn’t there a single commercial reactor in operation today?
Why Don’t Railroads Need Expansion Joints?
Adults TechnologyHow Thermite turned the clickety-clack of railroads into seamless, silent tracks.
Can we actually control superintelligent AI? | Ada, Ep. 4
Adults TechnologyAda imagines what an AI librarian system could be capable of. What are the consequences of creating superintelligent AI systems?
Bill Gates Traumatized His Parents: The Early Years You Don't Know About | The Big Interview | WIRED
Adults TechnologyBusinessman, philanthropist, and Microsoft founder Bill Gates sits down with WIRED Editor-At-Large Steven Levy to discuss the inspiration behind his new book 'Source Code: My Beginnings'.
Is THORIUM the Future of Nuclear Power?
Adults TechnologySince the 1960s, we’ve known that light water nuclear reactors weren’t the only way to generate electricity by splitting the atom. One alternative design, so-called “molten salt reactors,” were more complicated, but potentially much more safe and economical.
Did Vikings Use These Crystals To Navigate?
Adults TechnologyThe Vikings were renowned navigators at a time before magnetic compasses were invented. So how'd they manage it? Their secret may have been these pretty-pointed crystals of calcite called Iceland spar, and this month's SciShow Rocks Box subscribers will get to try this out for themselves!
Solar Energy Is Even Cheaper Than You Think | Jenny Chase | TED
Adults TechnologyHow prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world.
What Is The International Space Station?
Kids TechnologyDo you know what the ISS is? On November 2, 2000, three individuals began living on the International Space Station.
Are Scientists Going Extinct?
Adults TechnologyAI is evolving so fast that soon it might be able to take over scientific research...but what would that look like?
How Do Radar Satellites Work?
Youth TechnologyDiscover how radar technology is helping us unlock hidden insights about our planet.
China’s MELTDOWN-PROOF Nuclear Reactor
Adults TechnologyThis year, the first next next generation nuclear reactor expected to enter operation passed a huge milestone. Scientists and engineers in China proved that the reactor was, in theory, MELTDOWN-PROOF.
How AI Is Saving Billions of Years of Human Research Time | Max Jaderberg | TED
Adults TechnologyCan AI compress the yearslong research time of a PhD into seconds?
The Most Important Material Ever Made
Adults TechnologyGlass is one of the most important materials humans have ever made.
Can An AI Chatbot Really Be Your Friend?
Youth TechnologyIs it possible to have a healthy friendship with an AI chatbot? CBC Kids News contributor Mela Pietropaolo spoke to two experts to find out more.
Tired of Doomscrolling?
Adults TechnologyBeing a human in the 21st century often feels frustrating. We are clearly at the high point of our species, while at the same time life is incredibly hard! We are divided, unable to solve our problems while creating new ones, destroying our world in the process.
Primitive Technology: A-frame Roof Tile Factory
Adults TechnologyWith the wet season only 2 months away and thatch being an impermanent material, I needed to make more roof tiles for a new hut that will withstand the next deluge.
Website Cookies Explained
Youth TechnologyWebsite cookies are small pieces of data that track what you do online. So, what are you signing up for when you click to accept cookies?
You've Never Heard of the World's Most Common Mineral
Adults TechnologyThe most common substance in the world is literally IN the world. It's a mineral called bridgmanite, and it belongs to a class of minerals (called perovskites) that scientists are trying to use in the next generation of solar panels.