Robotic Spy Cuttlefish Changes Colors to Communicate With Real Cuttlefish
A robotic spy cuttlefish navigated the delicate balance of cuttlefish society using digital chromatophores to change colors as appropriate.
Max Park Breaks World Record by Solving a 3×3 Rubik’s Cube in 3.13 Seconds
Max Park shattered the Guinness World Record when he solved a Rubik's Cube in an astonishing 3.13 seconds.
Deep-Sea Footage of a ‘Smiling’ Snailfish
An ROV launched from the E/V Nautilus captured the sight of what seemed to be a smiling sailfish at 2,800 meters (9,186 feet) underwater.
Charming Cockatoo Calls All Women Barbara in Honor of His Beloved Human Grandmother
A charming umbrella cockatoo named Chris has taken to calling all women Barbara after falling in love with his elderly human grandmother.
Spider Uses Air Bubble as SCUBA Tank for Diving
The Smithsonian Channel series "Crazy Monster" shows how the aptly named scuba spider uses an air bubble as a SCUBA tank for diving.
A 1953 Documentary Celebrating the New Transistor
A short 1953 documentary celebrates the new transistor and how its capabilities would benefit the public in just about every facet of life.
Why Seeing Faces in Things (Pareidolia) Is Evolutionarily Advantageous
Susan G Wardle explains why humans see faces in objects and how this form of face pareidolia is considered to be evolutionarily advantageous.
How Sugar Cane Is Turned Into Processed Sugar
"How It's Made" shows how sugar is processed from stalks that are crushed and compressed to extract the sweet juice within.
Wayward Black Bear Cub Swims in the Gulf of Mexico Then Runs Onto the Beach in Destin, Florida
Beachgoers in Destin were surprised to see a wayward black bear cub swimming in the Gulf of Mexico and exiting onto the beach.
An Emotive Cover of ‘Let It Be’ on Harp Guitar
Jamie Dupuis performed a beautifully emotive cover of The Beatles' iconic song "Let It Be" on his gorgeous 20-string harp guitar.