The Arecibo Message Fifty Years Later
In November 1974, astronomers used the radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory to send a hello to the universe.
High-Flying Geology
The development and refinement of aerial photography in the World Wars transformed the discipline of geology.
Before Brita: A Brief History of Water Filtration
From ancient Egypt to post-industrial London, societies have long recognized the benefits of clean water and—mostly—have done what they can to provide it.
Dr. AI Will See You Now
The integration of artificial intelligence into public health could have revolutionary implications for the global south—if only it can get online.
Eisenhower and the Real-Life Nautilus
The voyage of the USS Nautilus under the North Pole in August 1958 was a strategic use of technological spectacle as propaganda under Eisenhower.
The Scientists, the Engineers, and the Water Wheel
In the eighteenth century, a mathematician, an astronomer, and an engineer each tried to apply their expertise to increasing the efficiency of water wheels.
Staying Cool: Helpful Hints From History
Take a look back at how others have survived—and thought about—the high heat of summer.
From Gamification to Game-Based Learning
Use the JSTOR Daily Sleuth game to highlight the dangers of AI within academic research.
Designing the Dummies
The science behind using crash test dummies to determine the effects of car crashes on the human body only dates to the 1960s.
Why Architects Need Philosophy to Guide the AI Design Revolution
Architecture in the age of AI—argues professor Nayef Al-Rodhan—should embed philosophical inquiry in its transdisciplinary toolkit.