Next Week in Science, October 10, 2011
I’m not sure we can top what happened this week. That’s okay. “Special” moments are special for a reason. Here’s what we have in store for you. Explore and Learn… Read More
Author: Jon Scaccia
The Freaking Northern Lights
About 15 years ago, my wife, another couple, and I went to Iceland. It was during May, so the sunset about 10:30 PM and rose at 2:00ish AM. The nighttime… Read More
How Silk Could Power the Future of Electronics
Imagine a world where the delicate, shimmering threads of silk not only adorn our clothes but also power our technology. Silk—the same material used for centuries in textiles—is now on… Read More
How Emojis Are Transforming Sentiment Analysis in the Digital Age
Have you ever wondered what those little emojis at the end of your messages really say about your emotions? We use them every day—whether it’s a simple smiley face, a… Read More
Floating into the Future: High-Altitude Balloons Are Revolutionizing Remote Sensing
Imagine a future where lightweight, solar-powered balloons drift high in the sky, providing internet access to remote villages, monitoring wildfires in real-time, or offering persistent surveillance over critical regions. Sounds… Read More
The Election That Changed Nothing
Why Political Polarization Endures Politics has always been a battleground of ideas, but in recent years, something deeper and more divisive has emerged. You’ve likely felt it too—the overwhelming sense… Read More
Coffee and Your Brain: Could Your Daily Cup Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
Imagine a world where your daily cup of coffee does more than just wake you up in the morning. What if it could slow down the cognitive decline associated with… Read More
You will not be 100
Imagine a future where people regularly live to be 120 or even 150. Wouldn’t that be something? For many years, scientists, futurists, and everyday people alike have pondered whether such… Read More
The Magic of the Mind
How Magicians Unveil Human and Animal Cognition Imagine watching a magician pull off a seemingly impossible trick: a coin vanishes from their hand, only to reappear behind your ear. You’re… Read More
Next week in Science, October 4, 2024
I have nothing intelligent or interesting to say today, so I’ll just say some gibberish about the weather and bugs. I’ve noticed that there are three “seasons” of bugs around… Read More