WEIRD HISTORY
A viceroy butterfly showing off its surprisingly strong anisotropic wing structure. Depositphotos – By Malcolm Azania 2026 May 06 – When you hear about designers biomimicking butterflies, your first thought is probably about creating remote-controlled flying toys or small, artificial flying machines that could …
Mothers are often honored and gifted flowers on Mother’s Day, but their broader influence in the political sphere is not celebrated enough. www.direct2florist.co.uk/ via Flickr, CC BY – By Marie-Claire Beaulieu, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Tufts University Published: 2026 May 05 – …
Small-scale solar panels mounted on balconies can help more households use renewable energy. Jens Büttner/picture alliance via Getty Images – By Moncef Krarti, Professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Published: 2026 May 04 – Somewhere between 5% and …
Sabi’s beanie is lined with tiny EEG-reading biosensors for brain imaging – and can turn your thoughts into typed text. Sabi – By Abhimanyu Ghoshal 2026 May 03 – Dictation tech for typing on your computer and mobile devices has gotten way better and …
Vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds and nuts are all fiber-rich foods. tbralnina/iStock via Getty Images Plus – By Julie Pollock, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond Published: 2026 May 01 – If you’re over the age of 10, the World Health Organization recommends …
Gas prices were well over $4 a gallon on 2026 Apr 28, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Spencer Platt/Getty Images – By Robert I. Harris, Assistant Professor of Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology Published: 2026 May 01 – The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects nationwide retail …
These rocket boosters are said to produce 100 kN of thrust at a moment’s notice – Dreame. View 4 Images – By Abhimanyu Ghoshal 2026 Apr 30 – You might recognize Dreame as a fast-growing electronics brand from China that specializes in vacuum cleaners. …
When you’re out and about, your face isn’t just visible − it’s captured. John Keeble/Getty Images – By Jonathan S. Weissman, Principal Lecturer of Cybersecurity, Rochester Institute of Technology Published: 2026 Apr 28 – A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about …
A study found that voting, like good nutrition and exercise, could extend your lifespan. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images – By Sara Konrath, Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University And by Femida Handy, Professor of Social Policy, University of Pennsylvania Published: 2026 Apr 27 – …
The Soft-Bodied Bionic Arowana sells for about $5,000. FullDepth View 3 Images – By Ben Coxworth 2026 Apr 27 – An aquarium can really add a touch of class to a home or business, particularly if it’s got some fancy fish in it – …
