UPDATE: NASA's First All-Female Spacewalk Cancelled
History will be made this Friday when the first all-female team to conduct a spacewalk. Learn all about it in this short video.
16 Psyche is the Most Expensive Thing in the Universe
An astroid named 16 Psyche was found to be made almost entirely of iron and nickel and is the most expensive thing in the universe.
Are Big Dogs Smarter Than Small Dogs?
According to the University of Arizona, bigger dogs are smarter than smaller dogs. How's yours fair? Learn more in this short video.
Waking Up: Sam Harris on Mindfulness in the (Dis)Connected Age
In this exclusive full-length interview with Sam Harris, we discuss social media's impact, our haphazard approach to AI, Sam's Waking Up Course, and more.
Why Tropical Hummingbirds Swordfight With Their Faces
Explore the reasons that some male tropical hummingbirds are more adept at fighting than feeding.
How NASA is Predicting Crop Yields with Satellites
Using satellites, NASA has been monitoring the Earth for over 60 years. In their observation, they've been able to predict future crop yields with impressive accuracy.
How NASA is Solving the Space Junk Problem
We pick up trash every day, so what is so special about doing it in space? What exactly is ‘space junk’ made of, and why is it necessary to clean it up?
Quick Bytes: Tiny Turtles, Beetle Catheters, and Elderly Embryos
What do tiny turtles, beetle-based catheter research, and embryos who're old before they've developed have in common? Quick Bytes, that's what.
Everything You Need to Know About the Parker Solar Probe
What's the Parker Solar Probe's mission? How is it going to impact our understanding of the Sun and our solar system? Find out here.
How the Internet Caused Explosive Growth in the Flat Earth Theory
Why does the Flat Earth theory still have a hold in modern society? Let's take a deeper look into what drives this sudden growth of Flat Earth Theory.
Ground Control to Astronaut Abby
Like many children, Abigail Harrison wanted to be an astronaut. In fact, she wanted to be the first astronaut to land on Mars. However, unlike other children, Abigail (known as Astronaut Abby) began working to make her dream a reality early on. At the age of 13, she began speaking publicly about her aspirations, all while interviewing...
Vantablack The “Invisible” Material Helps Self-Driving Cars See
A “blacker than black” material is changing the way scientists and engineers are able to identify objects on land and in space. Vantablack, as the material is called, is considered to be the blackest man-made substance ever created. Vertically Aligned Carbon NanoTube Arrays (Vanta) are engineered in a lab and painstakingly deposited...
This Robotic Fish is Revolutionizing Marine Research
Imagine if you could view the ocean floor with the ease and grace of a fish. What would you learn about the surrounding environment? What would you discover about the health of the ecosystem or the behaviors of other fish? Researchers at MIT’s robotic lab have spent years trying to answer that question. And recently, they completed the...
Stephen Hawking: Genius and Pop Culture Phenomenon
It’s rare that geniuses and innovators spend much time in the limelight. Many of the world’s greatest geniuses have been socially aloof, concentrating primarily on their work rather than participating in pop culture. Of course, today, we have the likes of Elon Musk, who is nearly constantly thriving in the spotlight. However, before...
The Scientific Importance Of Calling Your Dog A "Good Boy"
“Who’s a good boy?” has become a pretty popular saying for dog and other pet owners over the years. And, interestingly enough, it’s not just the phrase itself, but how it’s said that stands out. After all, just reading that phrase, I’m pretty sure you hear it as a specific tone in your mind. Well, it turns out that the...
Words of Wisdom: Inspiring Quotes from Female Innovators
The world of innovation is full of incredibly intelligent and brave women who are constantly not only changing their industries but the world as a whole. Over the past year, we at Innovation & Tech Today have had many opportunities to speak with remarkable women who are improving their various industries. These women fight for...
India’s Igloos: Coming Soon to a Moon Near You
The Moon is a pock-marked wasteland with extreme temperature variations and few resources. Rather than blasting rockets full of building materials to its airless atmosphere, researchers in India are discovering innovative ways to create livable spaces on this largely inaccessible natural satellite. The Indian Space Research Organisation...
Elon Musk And SpaceX Have Successfully Launched The Falcon Heavy
Elon Musk and SpaceX have successfully launched the Falcon Heavy rocket, the world’s most powerful rocket, only rivaled by the Saturn V rocket that brought astronauts to the moon nearly 50 years ago. Musk is also being famed for launching the world’s fourth electric car into space, a Tesla Roadster. Rather than using a dummy test...
A Lawmaker’s Guide To The Galaxy
At the 2017 International Astronautical Congress, Elon Musk boldly announced his goal to land two rockets on Mars by 2022, then the first crews by 2024. As space settlements are becoming more of a reality, the issue has begged many questions and concerns: “Who owns outer space?” “Who can settle the moon?” To understand the...
