Articles by

Rhett Allain

If Betelgeuse Explodes, Just How Bright Will It Get?

Theres a famous star that I'm sure you've seen in the sky. Its name is Betelgeuse, and...

How Much Energy Would It Take to Pull Carbon Dioxide out of the Air?

Climate change. It's bad, and it's getting worse. The main cause is burning fossil fuels, which spews...

Why Are We Seeing These Crazy Northern Lights?

The aurora borealis is usually visible only way up north, but two weeks ago the night sky...

What Kind of Battery Would You Need to Power a Lightsaber?

When you think of Star Wars, what's the first image that comes to mind? Lightsabers, right? Everyone...

Can You Really Run on Top of a Train, Like in the Movies?

Just because you see something done in a movie, that doesn't mean you should try it yourself....

Can You View a Round Solar Eclipse Through a Square Hole?

If you live in the US and missed the last total solar eclipse in 2017, good news!...

You Can Count on Pi

For geeks, there are several great holidays on the calendar. There is of course Mole Day (10/23)...

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

Everyone's talking about heat pumps these days as a better way to warm your home. They even...