Over the years, humanity has achieved major milestones in engineering. Some of the best examples include the jet engine that powers our planes. Another worthy mention are space rockets that have already landed humans on the moon. Since both rely on engines to create lift, it makes us wonder which among them is more complex and harder to manufacture. To …

If you have watched a film shoot or video shoot, you would have seen the cardboard that is displayed and clapped at the beginning of each shot. There is a general perception that this is just a ritual or formality being followed. However, not many know that the clapperboard plays an important role in the making of a movie. The …

You cannot see them with naked eyes, but the reality is that there are hundreds of satellites orbiting the earth. Not everyone may be functional, but that does not mean they do not exist. Here on earth, we often come across images and videos of satellites being prepped up for launch. One thing that is common across most satellites is …

Tools have always helped humanity to expand its horizons and gain control of the world it has inherited. The latest creation is Machine Learning (ML), which is a specialized field of computer science. In programs and applications powered by machine learning, the algorithms do not just perform predefined tasks and computations. Rather, they also have the ability to actually learn …

Looking at statistical data, it is clear that more players are becoming grandmasters at a young age. Back in 1950, David Bronstein from the erstwhile Soviet Union had become a grandmaster at age 26. In the past two decades, there have been several grandmasters less than 14 years of age. It makes us wonder why youngsters are doing better in …

Our eyes and sense of touch can differentiate between various objects based on the surface texture. There are surfaces that are rough, whereas others have a smooth feel. We are especially appreciative of smooth surfaces, possibly because only a select few have such qualities. Smooth surfaces may also be indicative of superior quality such as shiny apples and tomatoes, glass, …

Pickpocketing is one of the oldest ways of stealing from people. While earlier cash and valuables were the target, the current breed of pickpockets can also steal electronic items such as smartphones. Pickpockets often operate in crowded places, where it is easier to follow people and discreetly steal from their pockets. Quite often, purses and bags are also stolen without …

People across the USA and various other countries have reported experiences of being abducted by aliens. Most of these abductees have reported physical and psychological experimentations being conducted on them by aliens. While many have returned to narrate their experiences, there are theories that many abductees never actually return. Some alien experts link it to the thousands of people that …

Spam calls can be a big nuisance. Especially when you are busy at work or doing something else. There is also the threat of getting scammed. Things become even more frustrating when the caller’s number does not show up. You are confused as to whether to take the call or just let it ring. To understand what to do if …

They all cut grass, but it is important to consider your comfort and convenience. Cost, durability, maintenance, ease of repair and safety aspects also need to be considered when buying a lawn mower. With a plethora of brands claiming to be the best, it can be a bit tough to separate the wheat from the chaff. Here are some tips …