Stories by mhb

First sensor to directly measure speed uses algorithms from fruit-fly

Why Do People Work Hard?

The Islamic Inspiration for the Original World Trade Center Design

Top Secret America: A Washington Post Investigation

The Feynman Lectures on Physics Website

Removing street signs, lights and arrows increases safety and road capacity

The LEGO World of Nathan Sawaya

Fractal Food

No Secrets: Julian Assange’s (WikiLeaks') Mission for Total Transparency

We're happier when busy but our instinct is for idleness

Car Autonomously Powerslides Into Parking Space

Andy Grove Essay Commentary by Tyler Cowen

SawStop Table Saw Blade Brake May Get Marketing Help from Government

What Do Cell Phone Signal Strength Bars Mean? - Steven Den Beste

Using Bees to Monitor Air Quality

Can You Swim Faster in Water or Corn Syrup?

Do Giraffes Float?

Do-It-Yourself DNA Nanotechnology

Frequent testing in school helps make kids accept dominance and inequality

Agatha Christie And Nuns Tell A Tale Of Alzheimer's