Engines of light: New study suggests we could increase useful energy obtained from sunlight

Physicists from Trinity College Dublin believe new insights into the behavior of light may offer a new means of solving one ...
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What’s the Real Story With Ben Franklin and the Kite? And More Questions From Our Readers

From the Smithsonian magazine archives, some of our favorite reader questions about our nation's founding upon its 250th ...
Pearls and Irritations

Francesca Albanese and the lonely road of defiance

The UN special rapporteur investigating Gaza is sanctioned, blacklisted and treated as a criminal. The response reveals how ...
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100 Valentine’s box ideas for boys

If your kid wants something cooler than a plain shoebox, these Valentine’s box ideas for boys are exactly what you're looking for! From monster trucks and dinosaurs to video games and sports, these ...