Did Sputnik Really Catch America Off-Guard?
Sure, everyday Americans were surprised, but the upper strata of government? Not so much.
Posts in category Shocking Science + Tech
Crazy and astonishing science and unbelievable technology
Is Space Really a Zero-Gravity Environment?
The term “zero-gravity” proves misleading when it comes to freefalling through space.
The Apollo 14 Moon Trees That Traversed The Galaxy
In 1971, hundreds of tree seeds orbited the moon aboard Apollo 14!
The Hallucinatory Voices That Saved A Woman’s Life
A.B. had been reading one night when she heard a voice in her mind, entirely unlike her own.
Biosphere 2 The Second Earth Experiment Of The 1990s
Test subjects suffered constant food and oxygen shortages…
Debunking the Five-Second Rule
Limited floor time means limited exposure to bacteria, right? Wrong.
Groovy! These Lava Lamps Help Encrypt the Internet
The random movements inside lava lamps are responsible for encrypting 10% of the Internet’s security systems.
Remains of the Day: How Body Farms Advance Science
At this Texas body farm, dozens of bodies are decomposing in the name of advancing scientific research.
The Secret Card Game Used To Train CIA Operatives
The CIA declassified one of its secret training tools—a card game!