The Antikythera Mechanism was a hand-cranked system of interlocking bronze gears designed to model the heavens. Turning the crank revealed the positions of the Sun, Moon, and the five planets visible ...

The Antikythera Mechanism, built over 2,000 years ago with 30 bronze gears, shows ancient Greeks created the world’s first analog computer to predict eclipses and calendars.

The introduction of toothed gears in antiquity unlocked a whole world of technology, but a new study suggests that there’s room for improvement on this 3,000-year-old innovation. Using a ...

Two spinners inside a circular container and surrounded by liquid with bubbles that help to visualize the flows. The left spinner is actively driven to rotate with a motor (not shown) and the right ...

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

Nearly 30 years after rye pollen molecules were shown to slow tumor growth in animals, scientists have finally determined their exact three-dimensional structures.

Well 2026 has certainly got off to a flying start with a raft of excellent films, plays and TV dramas to keep our minds off the lack of sunlight and cash during this dreary month. And that’s the ...

Crime really pays on Netflix, or at least the crime and mystery genres do. Netflix’s early 2026 lineup has already set several older shows to stream like The Following, which was a ratings sensation ...

From lighthearted “case of the week” series to gritty, character-driven thrillers, you’re sure to find the exact type of suspense series you’re looking for on Amazon Prime Video. This January 2026, ...