Day October 23, 2017

Watch the Orionid Meteor Shower Peak This Weekend

Image: Mike Lewinski/Flickr The Earth is once again passing through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, producing the Orionid meteors that peak this weekend. Go outside! Look at space! The Orionids produce a shower annually, peaking at around 20…

Ben Heck’s oscilloscope throwdown

Let’s get started reviewing oscilloscopes! In the world of electronics engineering, an oscilloscope is crucial to helping diagnose problems with noise and data communications. Each of the five oscilloscopes reviewed in this episode, from Tektronix, Keysight and Rohde and Schwarz,…

This is what Adderall does to your brain

We spoke with pharmacologist Dr. Samoon Ahmad about how Adderall affects your brain. He also discusses how long it stays in your system and how it affects your cognitive and learning abilities.  Read more… More about Science, Mashable Video, Mashable…

Super Surfer: Cloning the Honda Cub

Not ready to let go of the weekend? We’ve got the solution, and it involves a surfboard, the beach, and a cute little scooter. This little slice of summer is called ‘El Gordo,’ [‘fat’ in Spanish] and it’s the first…