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SpaceX’s Inspiration4 shows spaceflight is changing fast—and science must keep up
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These sudoku puzzles only use 1s and 0s. Can you crack them?
There’s only one correct answer for each grid.
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Your brain won’t let you see all 12 dots in this image
Our entire visual field is not made the same.
Jun 7, 2020
Give your brain a workout with these unique number puzzles
Called “Sums,” they were invented by an engineer.
Apr 25, 2019
The secret to San Francisco’s famous sourdough: bug poop
Meet the wee, multilegged chefs behind the world's most sought-after loaves.
Nov 2, 2018
Don’t worry, those weird patterns you see with your eyes closed are real
We still don’t understand why we see the particular images we do.
Oct 23, 2018
Peter Jackson made Hobbits look so tiny with this mind trick
Forced perspective takes control over the way our brains interpret size.
Oct 9, 2018
Innovation, war, and glory: the soldier-scientist who unlocked the secrets of the Sahara
The amazing tale of Ralph Bagnold, a soldier, scientist, and scourge of the Axis Powers.
Sep 27, 2018
All the gear you need to totally dominate the local mini golf course
Ditch the loaner club and upgrade your putt-putt game.
