Latest articles by Jesse Emspak
Bose-Einstein condensate: The fifth state of matter
A Bose-Einstein condensate is a strange form of matter in which extremely cold atoms demonstrate collective behavior and act like a single "super atom."
8 ways you can see Einstein's theory of relativity in real life
Reference Relativity is one of the most famous scientific theories of the 20th century, but how well does it explain the things we see in our daily lives?
What is a light-year?
A light-year is a measure of the distance it takes light to travel through interstellar space over the course of a year.
New Virtual Reality Suit Lets You Reach Out & Touch 'Environment'
A group of engineers wants to help people "touch" virtual environments in a more natural way, and they built a wearable virtual reality suit to do just that.
Internet history timeline: ARPANET to the World Wide Web
Reference Al Gore didn't invent the Internet. Vinton Cerf & Bob Kahn are often called Fathers of the Internet.
What's the Coldest Place in the Universe?
It's not Miami Beach, if that's what you were thinking. Nor is it the North Pole.
What is Augmented Reality?
Augmented reality is technology that not only interacts with you, but enhances your senses with images, information and audio.
Think Xenon Gas Is Boring? See What Happens When It Gets Excited
A glass tube filled with lightning sparked plenty of attention after it was posted on Reddit this month. Here's the science behind the trick.
Full Cold Moon Tonight Heralds December's Supermoon: What to Expect
December's Full Cold Moon rises tonight (Dec. 3), bringing the only "supermoon" of the year on its heels.
FDA Approves First 'Digital' Pill: How Does It Work?
A new "digital pill" can tell doctors whether a patient has taken his or her medicine.
How Big Would an 'Alien Megastructure' Have to Be?
Any aliens building around Tabby's star would have to be thinking very big.
Amazing Physics: How 245 People Jumped Off a Bridge at Once — and Survived
How did 245 people jump off a bridge in Brazil, while attached to ropes, and survive? Here's the physics behind the daring feat.
Here's How Steel Wool Burns (and Why It Looks Like the Death of Krypton)
Steel wool is absolutely magnificent when lit on fire, as Reddit user ChazDodge showed in a recent video that makes the wiry, burning puff look like the death of the planet Krypton.
Watch Acetone Vapor Melt a Calculator Like a Salvador Dalí Painting
Here's how one YouTube user literally dissolved a calculator, creating a surreal and hypnotic video of the cool chemistry.
World's Most Precise Clock Powered by Supercold Strontium Atoms
A new kind of atomic clock is more precise than any yet built, with the ability to tick smoothly for a thousand times the lifetime of the universe.
Up for Auction: Einstein Letters Detailing General Relativity and Grand Unified Theory
Two letters written by Albert Einstein detailing his thoughts on some of the most famous theories in physics are going up for auction this week, according to Nate D. Sanders Auctions.
Moon Birth and Methane Weather: Cassini's 7 Oddest Saturn Finds
From insights into how moons are born to Saturnian lightning to a bizarre hexagon pattern, the Cassini mission has revealed some odd things about the ringed planet.
Assemble! 'Voltron'-Like Robots Can Elect Their Own Leader
With a nod to the "Voltron" Defender of the Universe," a team of scientists has created robots that work together and decide which one will lead them.
No, We Can't Control Hurricanes from Space
As Hurricane Irma winds down, some have asked why we can't control hurricanes.
That's Cold! Molecules Cooled to a Shade Above Absolute Zero
A single molecule of calcium monofluoride was cooled to a hair's breadth above absolute zero.
