Day February 21, 2017

This 400-Million-Year-Old Worm Monster Is Metal as Hell

The past is often portrayed as a Pandora’s Box of terrifying monsters. But while many paleontologists reject this stereotype, the scientists behind the newly-discovered marine worm Websteroprion armstrongi have decided to embrace it. It turns out this Palaeozoic prince of darkness,…

Tiny ‘engine’ turns natural gas into hydrogen

Here’s the dilemma with hydrogen: fueling your car with the stuff is faster than charging an EV, but making and distributing it is inefficient and polluting. A team from the Georgia Institute of Technology has created a four-stroke "engine" that…

Tesla owners now have an even more obsessive companion app

As the most technologically advanced production cars on the road, Tesla’s vehicles collect a lot of potentially useful data. Unfortunately for Tesla’s diehard fanclub of early adopters, the company’s in-house app doesn’t offer a simple way to get at much…

What Happens During a Heart Attack and How It’s Treated

Heart attacks are scary to think about, but arming yourself with a little knowledge can bring comfort and preparedness. Here’s what actually happens during a heart attack and what the treatment options are. Not everyone exhibits the same signs of…