The chemical feat strengthens theory that the first life on Earth was based on RNA.

Windshield wiper technology has been pretty stagnant since Mary Anderson came up with, basically, the swiping blades we recognize today. Sure, we have intermittent settings and rain-sensing and Mercedes had that bonkers Monoblade, but the concept hasn’t changed much since 1903. According to a patent filed in March and published just five days ago though, the reign of the single-pivot wiper may be in trouble, as Tesla has a new idea. A wiper idea.

The scrolls may have belonged to Julius Caesar’s father-in-law before Vesuvius carbonized them in 79 A.D.

The United States must dominate the field of metamaterials to gain the stealth advantage in the next fight.

Um that’s not normal o.o

The exquisitely preserved remains make up the most complete flying reptile yet discovered on the continent.

O.o.

Chilean officials are investigating a curious collection of burning objects that fell onto parts of the country last week.

Something bright came in hot enough to spark several fires in Chile recently, and it looks like it wasn’t natural.

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The terrifying way our universe will end — and when.

Official video for possibly maybe by björk.
directed by stéphane sednaoui
written by björk/nellee hooper/ marius de vries.

® 1996 BjörkOverseas Ltd/One Little Indian Records Ltd.