Tech 101
Google has issued an urgent update alert for Android users after discovering 50 security vulnerabilities — one of which is already under active exploitation. Here’s how to protect your phone now.
nature 101
Discover how ecosystems work, from the flow of energy to nutrient cycling and biodiversity. Learn why healthy ecosystems are essential for life on Earth and how human actions impact them.
nature 101
Ever wondered what causes the Earth to shake? Learn how tectonic plates, faults, and seismic energy combine to create earthquakes — and how scientists measure and study them.
Human 101
The Human Genome Project was a global scientific effort to map every gene in human DNA. Discover how this breakthrough transformed medicine, genetics, and our understanding of life itself.
space 101
Is humanity truly alone in the cosmos, or is life thriving beyond Earth? Explore scientific efforts to find alien life, the Fermi Paradox, and what it would mean if we discovered we’re not alone.
Chemistry 101
Matter exists in more than just solid, liquid, and gas. Discover the five main states of matter — including plasma and Bose-Einstein condensates — and how they differ in structure and behavior.
Biology 101
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions for life. Learn how DNA works, from base pairing to protein production, and why it's essential to our biology, health, and future.
Curious how airplanes stay in the air? Learn how lift, thrust, drag, and gravity work together to make flight possible, explained in simple terms for everyone.
Bacteria and viruses both cause disease, but they differ in structure, reproduction, and treatment. Learn the key differences and why it matters for your health.
What are black holes made of? Learn about singularities, event horizons, and the mysterious physics behind the universe’s most powerful objects.
What is antimatter? Discover the science behind this mysterious form of matter, how it was discovered, and why it’s key to understanding the origins of our universe.
How do telescopes work? Discover the science behind refracting and reflecting telescopes, and how they gather light to reveal the wonders of the universe.
Why do we age? Discover the biological causes of aging, from telomeres to oxidative stress, and explore what science says about slowing the aging process.
Learn what CRISPR is, how it works, and why this gene-editing technology is revolutionizing medicine, agriculture, and the future of biotechnology.
Discover how fossils are formed, from rapid burial to mineral replacement, and why these rare relics are essential for understanding Earth’s ancient history.
Entropy is a measure of disorder in physics, central to understanding how energy moves and why systems tend toward chaos. Learn what entropy really means and how it shapes everything from melting ice to the universe’s fate.
A supernova is the explosive death of a star, releasing massive energy and scattering elements across the universe. Discover how these cosmic blasts shape galaxies and create the building blocks of life.
Antibiotics play a critical role in modern medicine, treating bacterial infections and protecting patients during surgeries, cancer treatments, and more. Learn how they work—and why responsible use is more important than ever.
Artificial photosynthesis mimics the natural process of photosynthesis to create clean fuel from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. Learn how this revolutionary technology works and what it could mean for the future of energy and climate solutions.