On Stephen Hawking, Vader, and Being More Machine Than Human
Source: Wired
In this article, author and anthropologist Helene Mialet analyzes the relationship between humans and machines as it existed for scientist Stephen Hawking.
Technology
How did the advent of television impact politics?
Source: How Stuff Works
In today’s media-saturated political climate, it’s hard to imagine a world in which in news about government policies, court cases, and elected officials was relegated to print news sources. Read this article to learn about some of the ways in which television has impacted American politics.
Following Garbage’s Long Journey Around The Earth
Source: NPR
What happens to the stuff you no longer need? In this interview, author Edward Humes describes the huge amount of trash created in the United States and explains where it goes when we throw it away.
Mars Curiosity Rover
Source: NASA
Follow the Mars Curiosity Rover mission in real-time by checking the updates and images on this site.
Building a Rescue Roach
Source: The New York Times
Robot designers are taking inspiration from the lowly cockroach to develop a tiny tool for saving lives in a disaster.
How Roller Coasters Work: Roller Coaster Components
Source: How Stuff Works
Most people have seen or ridden a roller-coaster, and either fear riding one or like the ride. So you think you know how a roller coaster works? Compare what you know with what this article tells you.
Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends life
Source: National Geographic
The idea of nature rebounding from humanity while people are staying home is inspiring. But it isn’t necessarily true.
How Robots Are on the Front Lines in the Battle Against COVID-19
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
COVID-19 has the potential to overwhelm hospital resources and infect staff. Find out how robots are helping to ease both of those problems.
Virtual Dance Parties Are Popular. What’s Behind Their Rise?
Source: National Geographic
During the coronavirus outbreak, people can’t get together to dance in person. But they can still maintain a connection online to avoid feeling isolated.
This Virtual Library in Minecraft Gives a Voice to Censored Journalists
Source: Futurism
Learn about the brilliant solution Reporters Without Borders found for evading government censorship.