Before There Was CGI, There Was Special Effects Master Ray Harryhausen
Ray Harryhausen was a pioneer of special effects in movies in the days before computers, whose influence is still all over the world of movies today.
Turning Plastic Into Jet Fuel, In About An Hour
Researchers at Washington State University have found a way to convert plastic waste into jet fuel that takes only an hour. And it's also less energy-intensive, which could make recycling plastic more cost-effective and more common.
Harriet Quimby, The Pilot Who Became “Queen of the Channel Crossing”
Aviation pioneer Harriet Quimby isn't as well known as Amelia Earhart or Bessie Coleman but, as the first woman to fly across the English Channel, she definitely made an impact.
How A Pedal-Powered Airplane Crossed The English Channel
Today's the anniversary of a pretty unusual moment in the history of human flight: on this day in 1979, an airplane flew over the English Channel that was entirely powered by its pilot.
Does A Book With 1,250 Endings Ever Really End?
I grew up reading Choose Your Own Adventure books, some of which had dozens of possible endings. But a new book from a celebrated Sri Lankan children's author had a world record 1,250 endings!
The Life And Flights Of Jerrie Cobb
Today is the birthday of Jerrie Cobb, who could have been the first woman in space but ended up flying to great heights nonetheless.
That Time There Was A Laugh Track On “The Twilight Zone”
Who knew the Twilight Zone was a dimension not only of sight and sound but of canned laughter?!?
When The Flyover Flies Over The Wrong Spot
Patrouille Swiss was in fine form as it flew over a festival in Langenbruck... except that they weren’t actually over Langenbruck.
To Get Plastic Out Of The Ocean, Put It On A Plane
Researchers at Washington State University say they’ve found a way to make jet fuel out of something the world throws out in great quantities every day: household plastic.
You Call This Archaeology?
During the Cold War, the CIA flew U2 planes all over the globe, to see what the Soviets were up to. Two researchers just went back through those photos for archaeology's sake - and found a lot.