The insane science that goes into tractor pulls — Benjamin Franklin and his kite: The true story
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January 22, 2023

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How they de-aged Harrison Ford for 'Indiana Jones' 5

How they de-aged Harrison Ford for 'Indiana Jones' 5

The trailer for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" is out and it's turning a lot of heads. There are short glimpses of a young Harrison Ford, and it's not archival footage. It's actually a whole new CGI technology created just for this movie. But how does it work?

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Tractor pulls: The tech behind this unconventional competition

Tractor pulls: The tech behind this unconventional competition

Have you ever heard of tractor pulling? Popular in midwestern and southern states, powerful tractors pull a giant weight through the dirt and mud. Whoever pulls it the furthest the fastest wins. Now, that may sound basic, but the tech that goes into making these tractors is pretty incredible. These aren't the kind of machines you'll see plowing a field.

Tap or click to see how these monster tractors are made. →

The true story of Benjamin Franklin and his kite

The true story of Benjamin Franklin and his kite

We all know the story of Benjamin Franklin flying a kite during a lightning storm. He flew the kite with a key attached to it, it was struck by lightning, and — eureka — he discovered electricity. While that is an amazing story, it didn't quite happen that way. The true story and what he discovered was even more amazing and changed the scientific community forever.

Tap or click to see how this founding father changed the study of electricity. →

 
A look inside the FBI’s encryption system

A look inside the FBI’s encryption system

Encryption algorithms are used for security purposes in many facets of today's world. We can use them to keep our messages private, send photos we want to keep discrete and hide our location. But did you know the FBI has its own encryption system that is virtually uncrackable? This complicated algorithm uses a unique system that no one has ever broken.

Tap or click to see how this incredibly complicated system works. →

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