Is THORIUM the Future of Nuclear Power?
AdultsScienceTechnologySince 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.
What Would Happen If We Just Kept Digging?
AdultsEnvironmentGeologyPhysics...The deepest hole we've ever been able to dig is just 0.2 percent of the way to the center of the Earth. What would we encounter if we could drill all the way?
Are Scientists Going Extinct?
AdultsArtificial IntelligenceFutureScience...AI is evolving so fast that soon it might be able to take over scientific research...but what would that look like?
Black Hole's Evil Twin - Gravastars Explained
AdultsEducationScienceSpaceGravastars could change how we think about the universe. These cosmic objects solve black holes’ biggest problems without breaking physics. From their ultra-thin shell to their energy-filled core, gravastars are both elegant and terrifying. But what exactly are they?
Science is shattering our intuitions about consciousness | Annaka Harris
AdultsHumanPsychologyScienceConsciousness is everything we know, everything we experience. The mystery at the heart of consciousness lies in why our universe – despite teeming with non-conscious matter – is configured in a way where it's having a felt experience from the inside.
China’s MELTDOWN-PROOF Nuclear Reactor
AdultsEnergyEngineeringScience...This 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.
On These Questions, Smarter People Do Worse
AdultsEducationPsychologyScienceBeing better at math can make you worse at math problems, and it’s completely rational.
Can ARCANE Magic Exist? (Spoiler Free)
AdultsEducationScienceEntertainment...The hit Netflix and League of Legends crossover show ARCANE's second season is finally here and with it, so is Hex zaddy Kyle Hill who has been working tireless nights in Victor’s lab trying to analyze whether there is any connection between the magic of the TV series and actual real life science.
Humanity's Greatest Journey
AdultsEducationHumanScience...It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.