Just a reminder: I’m headed to the Intel ISEF today, and you see some really neat content tomorrow and Friday from the Fair, where high school students from all over the world have brought their projects and their geeky joy to share. Take a look at the video below for a teaser, and stay tuned!
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How to Follow the Trajectory of Comet 3I/Atlas
The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas reached its closest point to the sun. Here's how to follow the rest of its journey away from our solar system.
Our Favorite Gaming Headset for Xbox Owners Is Discounted
Save almost $20 on Microsoft's first-party headset for Xbox Series S/X.
In Orbit You Have to Slow Down to Speed Up
Driving a spacecraft around a planet isn’t anything like driving on a planet. A physicist explains orbital navigation.
Physicists Create a Thermometer for Measuring ‘Quantumness’
“Anomalous” heat flow, which at first appears to violate the second law of thermodynamics, gives physicists a way to detect quantum entanglement without destroying it.
Analog Photography: The Beginner’s Guide to Film Cameras
Which film camera should you get? Which films are the best? We demystify the world of analog photography to help you get started.
Unpicking How to Measure the Complexity of Knots
Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.
I Really, Really Want the 3,600-Piece Lego U.S.S. Enterprise
This $400 set comes with minifigures of the complete Next Gen crew, including Picard, Riker, and Wesley Crusher’s portable tractor beam.
Teachers Get Death Threats After MAGA Claims Their Halloween Costumes Mocked Charlie Kirk
A Turning Point USA official inaccurately claimed a high school's math department wore Halloween costumes that mocked Charlie Kirk. Those teachers are now facing a flood of online attacks and death threats.
Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals in 2025
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
How Do Metal Detectors Work?
What sneaky invisible forces enable these instruments to locate buried treasure?
One of Our Favorite Pairs of Binoculars Is $80 Off
These lightweight Celestron binoculars offer great magnification for the price.
No, ICE (Probably) Didn’t Buy Guided Missile Warheads
A federal contracting database lists an ICE payment for $61,218 with the payment code for “guided missile warheads and explosive components.” But it appears ICE simply entered the wrong code.