Technology
This Remote Region in Spain Could Pay You Up to $16,000 to Move There
Officials in Extremadura are hoping to attract digital nomads and tech workers in a bid to boost the region's shrinking population
On This Day in 1899, a Car Fatally Struck a Pedestrian for the First Time in American History
Henry Hale Bliss' death presaged the battle between the 20th-century automobile lobby and walkers in U.S. cities
Tiny Trackers Are Revealing the Secret Lives of Tens of Thousands of Birds
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System has put nearly 50,000 incredibly lightweight radio transmitters on birds, bats and insects. We caught up with an ornithologist to learn more about where these creatures are flying
How to Spot NASA's Solar Sail Demonstration Streaking Through the Night Sky
Amateur astronomers can use NASA's mobile app to find the ACS3 for themselves—a reflective satellite that could appear as bright as the star Sirius
Boeing's Starliner Lands Successfully, but Without Its Astronauts on Board
The troubled spacecraft conducted a “bull's-eye landing,” but NASA officials still say they made the right decision to leave its astronauts on the ISS out of an abundance of caution
Robots Are Coming to the Kitchen. What Does This Mean for Everyday Life?
Can automated restaurants still be community and cultural spaces, or will they become feeding stations for humans? These and other questions loom as new food tech reaches the market
Groundbreaking Mission Attempting the First Private Astronaut Spacewalk Will Target Tuesday Launch
Polaris Dawn is set to be the farthest humans have traveled from Earth since the Apollo program and will test new technology in a "radiation belt" surrounding our planet
Largest Diamond Since 1905 Unearthed by Miners in Botswana
Volcanic eruptions long ago brought the 2,492-carat diamond—the latest in a string of stunning discoveries over the last decade—to the surface
How a Blue SUV Named Stanley Revolutionized Driverless Car Technology
Almost 20 years ago, a Volkswagen Touareg, now on view at the National Museum of American History, won a competition and led to the “birth moment” of self-driving cars
The Top-Secret World War II Mission That Killed Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., the Heir Apparent to the Political Dynasty
In August 1944, the older brother of Robert and John F. Kennedy died while piloting a drone aircraft over England, leaving his younger siblings to fulfill their father's dreams
NASA Astronauts Launched on Eight-Day Mission Might Have to Remain on the ISS Until February
After technical issues on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the space agency says it's considering bringing the astronauts back to Earth on a SpaceX Crew Dragon instead
This Innovative Device Allows South American Paleontologists to Share Fossils With the World
PaleoScan offers scientists at far-flung institutions a less expensive way to digitize their collections and preserve at-risk specimens of fish, turtles, pterosaurs and more
Swimming in Schools May Help Fish Save Energy in Turbulent Waters
A new study suggests schooling fish use up to 79 percent less energy in rough conditions than fish that swim alone
Can the Noise in Sports Arenas Be Turned Into Electricity?
Seventeen-year-old Gyeongyun Lily Min is hopeful it can someday, after testing the concept on a scale model of an NBA stadium
Why the Eiffel Tower Has So Many Copycats
Replicas have popped up around the globe for decades, showcasing the design power and cultural significance of the world-famous French landmark
Six Innovative Ways Humans Have Kept Cool Throughout History
From sleeping porches to coastal escapes, these tips and tricks helped people deal with extreme heat before the advent of air-conditioning
From Sleek Swimsuits to Specialized Running Shoes, These Five Innovations Transformed the Olympics
Technology has advanced sports including fencing and pole vaulting
From Corsets to Singlets, the Olympics Have Driven the Evolution of Women's Sportswear
The bold choices of female athletes like Serena Williams have pushed brands, including Nike and Speedo, to produce better gear
Spacesuit Prototype Turns Pee Into Drinking Water
The system is inspired by the stillsuits for collecting moisture in the science fiction epic <em>Dune</em>
Gravitational Wave Scientists Are Unraveling the Mysteries of the World's Oldest Analog Computer
A new study challenges a core assumption about the Antikythera mechanism, a 2,000-year-old device that inspired the latest "Indiana Jones" film
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