WEIRD HISTORY
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 – …
Samples of the antiviral material up close. Image courtesy of the researchers – By Abhimanyu Ghoshal 2026 Apr 26 – It doesn’t take much to pick up a viral infection in spaces we share with other people – whether it’s from tiny droplets in …
A Croome & Brightly engraving shows John Nixon reading the Declaration of Independence after its passage in Philadelphia. From The New York Public Library via Wikimedia Commons – By Thomas Tweed, Professor Emeritus of American Studies and History, University of Notre Dame Published: 2026 …
A striking 51.7% of Gen Z respondents ranked casket burial as their first choice, compared with just 27.1% of baby boomers. Ashley Cooper/The Image Bank via Getty Images – By Tanya D. Marsh, Professor of Law, Wake Forest University Published: 2026 Apr 24 – …
