12 pivotal moments in the history of robotics, from Isaac Asimov to self-driving cars
From Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics to bipedal machines you can buy today, here are 12 important milestones in the development of robots.
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How do Hula-Hoops work?
How do Hula-Hoops keep from falling down as we twirl them around?
Dolnà Vĕstonice Portrait Head: The oldest known human portrait in the world
A tiny head carved from mammoth ivory looks back at us from the Stone Age.
Ice age Europeans as young as 10 years old rocked cheek piercings 30,000 years ago
A study of Paleolithic skeletons from Central Europe suggests people’s teeth were worn down and crowded together because of cheek piercings.
Human evolution quiz: What do you know about Homo sapiens?
This human evolution quiz will test your knowledge of our species, including when and how we evolved.
Space photo of the week: James Webb and Hubble telescopes unite to solve ‘impossible’ planet mystery
New James Webb Space Telescope observations of a star cluster called NGC 346 are shedding light on how, when and where planets formed in the early universe.
7,000-year-old bone holds 3 arrowheads with mixed poisons — the oldest of their kind on record
This is the oldest confirmed use of a mixture comprising two or more plant toxins specifically applied to arrowheads.
Biological computers could use far less energy than current technology — by working more slowly
Human biology is vastly more energy efficient than today’s computing.
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury takes only 88 Earth days to orbit the sun.
Are birds reptiles?
If you’re wondering whether birds are reptiles, know this: The reptile family tree is more varied and diverse than you might realize.
