How a Text Message Is Sent From One Cell Phone to Another
AsapSCIENCE explains how a text message travels from one cell phone to another both through traditional SMS and internet-based messaging services.
Glen Tickle
Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.
How Long Is a Day on the Sun?
MinutePhysics tried to answer the question, “How long is a day on the Sun?” The answer is complicated because humans measure days according to the…
Wind Turbines in Palladam, India Catch Fire and Create Spiraling Plumes of Smoke
Two wind turbines in Palladam, India caught fire and created huge plumes of smoke as they burned. When one of the blades began to emit smoke it created…
Photographer Uses an 83x Optical Zoom Lens to Shoot the Surface of the Moon in Surprising Detail
Canadian photographer Daniel Pelletier used the 83x optical zoom feature of the Nikon COOLPIX P900 camera to shoot the surface of the Moon from Earth…
China Test Drives a Giant Elevated Bus That Straddles Other Vehicles as It Travels Down the Road
China has debuted the TEB-1, a giant elevated bus that straddles other vehicles as it travels down the road. The massive vehicle took a test…
PBS Idea Channel Explores How Humans Use Technology and Asks ‘Are We All Cyborgs?’
PBS Idea Channel host Mike Rugnetta sat down with journalist Rose Eveleth to explore how humans use technology and ask, “Are we all cyborgs?” Rugnetta…
How the Incredibly Complex Seven-Circle Roundabout in Swindon, England Works
Wired visited the town of Swindon, England to explain how their incredibly complex seven-circle roundabout works. Despite how complex it seems from above, cars still…
Golden Thrones, A Web Series That Seeks Out the Best Public Restrooms In the World
Golden Thrones is a web series that seeks out the best public restrooms in the world. Host Jon DelCollo visits and reviews the restrooms while…
Innovative California Dessert Company Introduces a Poop Emoji Churro
Hey, it looks like shit but it tastes like a brownie. Chocolate poop emoji churros are dropping in ??days @626nightmarket. Hope to see you all…
The Backyard Scientist Constructs a Flaming Sword and Slays a Watermelon
Kevin Kohler the Backyard Scientist partnered with GoPro to film himself constructing a flaming sword by casting a toy foam sword in aluminum. Once the sword was…