Why Optical Illusions Like These Make Your Brain Go Haywire
A lot can get lost in translation between your eyes and your brain. The post Why Optical Illusions Like These Make Your Brain Go Haywire appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows
Lightning's antics have inspired fear and devotion throughout history. But what's the science behind the mythology? The post The Science Behind Lightning’s Electric Shows appeared first on WIRED.
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Mound termites are pros at building self-regulating homes. Human architects want to get in on the action. The post Termites Are Teaching Architects to Design Super-Efficient Skyscrapers appeared first...
View ArticleWatch These Guys Make a Shark Swim With Their Minds
You could control robot sharks with your mind in the comfort of your own home thanks to OpenBCI, a Brooklyn company building open source brain computer interfaces. The post Watch These Guys Make a...
View ArticleSynTouch’s Prosthetic Fingers Can Feel How Soft a Bunny Is
Prosthetics with BioTac robotic fingers can sense the fluffiness of a bunny and the fragility of an egg. The post SynTouch’s Prosthetic Fingers Can Feel How Soft a Bunny Is appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleArchitecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone
Buildings can learn a lot from your femurs. The post Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleAmazing Micrographs Show What Cells Really Look Like
The photos in this gallery show the tiny building blocks of life in rich, strange detail. The post Amazing Micrographs Show What Cells Really Look Like appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHow To Make It Through an Excruciating Meeting
Meetings suck. Here's how to survive even the worst of them. The post How To Make It Through an Excruciating Meeting appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleThe Dark Side of Christmas, by the Numbers
Under sprigs of mistletoe, health, money, and love find their painful ends. The numbers speak for themselves. The post The Dark Side of Christmas, by the Numbers appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleWhat’s Inside Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Probably Something Spicy
Creating a tongue-scorching taste sensation like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is an art. The post What's Inside Flamin' Hot Cheetos? Probably Something Spicy appeared first on WIRED.
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