Every generation grows up with starships that jump across galaxies in a heartbeat, but the real universe is far less forgiving than the screen. The same physics that lets GPS satellites work and ...

Does our need for speed influence what we see and hear in the media? Short answer yes. And for Science, with a capital S, that may be not such a good thing. “In 1965, two Norwegian social scientists, ...

Like Jackie Stewart, the late Karl Popper was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Popper, a dang good philosopher of critical rationalism, presumably never set a fastest lap or won a grand prix, but he ...

Without looking at any other story in this issue (Volume 25), take a gander at the image at the top of this page and tell me what that black object is. This story originally appeared in Volume 25 of ...

If passed, a California bill would force new vehicles to send out visual and auditory alerts every time a driver goes 10 mph past a speed limit. By Mack DeGeurin Published May 23, 2024 12:37 PM EDT ...

From the days of horse and carriage, speed limit science (speed science) has been used to help establish speed limits on how fast (or slow) people and their vehicles should go. I’ve spent years ...

DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is ...

Engineers devised a new method for designing metals and alloys that can withstand extreme impacts, which could lead to the development of automobiles, aircraft and armor that can better endure ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New car designs are flashy and shiny, and auto manufacturers put ...

The Science of Speed: 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS With 620 horsepower, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a handful to drive. We trained our high speed video cameras on the GT2 RS as it takes a high speed corner ...