When we think of space exploration, images of rockets, astronauts, and the Moon often come to mind. But humanity’s journey beyond Earth has left behind some truly...
You just fell into a pool with this thing. What is this? How would falling in here affect your health? And could you actually survive this? This is a spent nuclear fuel...
Right now, wherever you are, you are spinning with our planet at hundreds of meters per second. But what if our planet started hitting the brakes until our world didn’t...
Wouldn’t it be great to have a truly jaw-dropping view? Like windows looking directly into space? Well, it’s time to build your very own cosmic skyscraper. What would it...
Everybody loves a good sleep, but we probably wouldn’t enjoy it as much if we had no control over when it happened. Imagine falling into a deep sleep during a...
We all know our time here is limited. But we don’t know by how much. Are we better off not knowing when we’ll die? Or would a countdown help us all to lead...
Aliens?! Enchiladas?! What is this world coming to? Or should I say, what is coming to this world? First of all, yes, it’s pronounced Enceladus (EN-CELL-A-DUSS)...
Family planning. It sounds sensible, but it’s extremely controversial. At least, in some countries. What if it wasn’t? What if the world recognized a...
Ever wonder what it would feel like to step into an oven? Welcome to Death Valley, California. It’s so hot you can barely breathe. This national park that stretches...
How do you distinguish between past, present, and future? Is there really an order to time? Does it only move forward? Does it move in any direction at all? Stop...
The Moon has been Earth’s constant companion for billions of years, shaping tides, lighting the night, and inspiring countless stories. But what if our Moon had a...
Imagine a white picket fence around a white house, with a white driveway and a white car. And it’s not just your house that’s white. It’s also the road...
Imagine if you could take in all of human history in the blink of an eye. Well, from the first steps on the moon to the first steps out of the slime, that’s...
Since its discovery in 1610 by Galileo, the rings of Saturn have enchanted us for centuries. Remarkably, we’ve visited Saturn before. Stunning photographs taken...
What if everyone on the planet said "no" to their gas-powered cars right now? And not just cars - gas dryers, water heaters, gas stoves, lawn mowers... What if we...
In a few billion years, our Sun will become so violently hot that it could wipe out all life in the Milky Way. Yet, paradoxically, the same star that could destroy life...
You’ve traveled thousands of light-years through interstellar star systems. And now you’re stranded on a planet you know nothing about. As long as...
Jetpack technology is getting better, and maybe someday, jetpacks will be available for your everyday commute. But what if, instead of just using a jetpack for a short...
With every rocket we launch into the Earth’s orbit, we’re trapping ourselves on our own planet. Wait, how could sending rockets into space put an end to...
The Middle Ages, a time when you were more likely to die on the toilet than take a bath. And now you’re going there with an educational mission. It’s up to...
