Meet Schaft, Winner of Darpa's Robotics Challenge!
Now we'd like you to meet Schaft, the robot that won the competition by displaying a wide array of skills, autonomy and movement ability.
The 3 Teenage Girls Who Outsmarted the Germans in WWII
Truus Oversteegen, Freddie Oversteegen, and Hannie Schaft were fierce resistance fighters standing up to the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. The three also happened to still be teenagers at the time.
Truus and Freddie Oversteegen, and Hannie Schaft used their looks to lure and execute Nazi-supporters in the Netherlands during WWII. This is their story.
Schaft: The most advanced rescue robot in the world!
The Real Life Spy Who Inspired the James Bond Series
Dusko Popov served as a double-agent spy during World War II. He also happened to cross paths with James Bond's creator, Ian Fleming...
Sci-Fi Now: Google Assistant Makes a Reservation by Phone!
If you absolutely hate having to ring up call centers, restaurants and clinics to make appointments, then you need to check out Google Duplex!
New Technology: The Robots Are Coming...
Atlas is part of the latest generation of robots. Find out its incredible abilities by watching this video.
The First Robot Ever Made Was Created 250 Years Ago...
This automaton is pure genius, especially when you consider it was built 250 years ago...
New Robots: This Robot Uses Both Wheels AND Legs
This robot can get just about anywhere in little time because it uses both wheels and legs to get over most hurdles.
Behind the Scenes of the Human-Like Atlas Robot
In this video, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the incredible Atlas robot.
Do You Have a Lost Twin Somewhere in the World?
Learn the deep mechanisms in our brains that work to identify and remember hundreds of faces you know.
Irena Sendler - The Woman Who Saved Over 2000 Lives
Get to know the amazing story of Irena Sendler, a social worker who saved the lives of over 2000 Jewish children During World War II
This Fortress Has Over 1000 Years of Fascinating History
Over 2 million people visit the Alhambra fortress every year, but few of them know about the secret world beneath this ancient monument.
A Walk Through the Destroyed City of Berlin in July 1945
In this absolutely fascinating restored footage, you get a glimpse of the partly destroyed streets of Berlin in July 1945, mere months after the German surrender.
Is It Possible to Power the Whole World with Just WIND?
IS it possible to create a world powered entirely by the wind? In this fascinating video, you will take a deep dive into the science of wind turbine technology...
Fascinating History - Why We Wash Our Hands
Until the 18th-century doctors didn’t wash their hands. Everything changed thanks to a man named Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis. This is his tragic story.
Studying Dolphins May Be Key to Advancing Medicine
Scientists have noticed a strange behavior in red sea dolphins, and they believe this is a form of self-medication. Learn why this discovery is so important.
The Innovation That Helped the Allies Win World War II
In world War II Donald Bailey came up with an innovation that allowed the allies' tanks to cross bodies of water, and consequently win the war...
There Is More to Switzerland's Neutrality Than You Know…
Staying neutral during conflict isn't so simple. This video reveals some fascinating facts about Switzerland's neutrality and its true cost.
This Technology Could Turn the Sahara Into a Green Forest
Scientists have figured out how to turn the Shahra Desert into green farmland, using a technique called terraforming. How is it possible? Find out here...
These Man Made Pools Provide Support to Millions of People
The Potash Ponds are not only a striking sight but also an extremely important resource. What's their story? Find out here.
Hypnotism: Science or Forgery?
His contemporaries called him a charlatan, but in the late 1880s, Dr. Anton Mesmer was onto something we now know as hypnotism.
E-Waste Is a Real Problem. What Can We Do About It?
About 6.9 million metric tons of e-waste was produced in the US alone in 2019, out of which only 15% was recycled. How can we solve the growing e-waste problem?
What Species Is the Oldest on Earth? You’ll Be Surprised
You'd be surprised to find out how far back some species go, including humans...
When Wild Dogs Meet a Robot Pup...
In this video, we see a robot pup sent to study a pack of wild dogs.
Meet Boston Dynamics Newest Robot Worker
The newest robot by Bostom Dynamics is going to revolutionize package work.
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