In science fiction, energy blades are weapons or tools that look like glowing swords. How could one of these powerful devices work? Scientists have some ideas, which include using plasma. Discover the
In times of war, soldiers on the front lines must show their bravery. But acts of courage by some people aren't known until years after the fighting ends. From flying bombing missions in the dead of n
Lightning and bugs and bears - oh my! This handy guidebook provides basic tips and tricks to surviving in the wilderness, including sheltering against weather extremes, battling bugs, and fending off
Think campfire cooking stops at s'mores? Think again! This handy guidebook provides tips and tricks to cooking up memorable meals in the great outdoors, including DIY dinners, satisfying snacks, and o
Bundle up and follow the frosty world of freeskiing. Learn about freeskiing, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other snow sports, and see how athletes practi
Check out the fast sport of freeriding! Learn about freeriding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other motocross sports, and find out how at
Explore the breathtaking sport of downhill skateboarding! Learn about skateboarding, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other styles of skateb
Ride a wave and check out the wild world of surfing! Learn about surfing, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other water sports, and how learn
From wind and rain to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather is a powerful force in our world. Discover how weather changes the world we live in and how scientists learn about its impact on our daily lives
The clock ticks down. The point guard sets up the play at the top of the key while his center jockeys for position at the hoop. A quick toss into the lane, and the center sinks the shot. The home fans
A forward dribbles upfield and works to get into position to score, but a defending player covers too well. Then the forward fakes, and the defender overreaches. One swift kick and . . . gooooaaaallll
Elva Zona Heaster died in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in January 1897. Her death was originally thought to be from natural causes. But when Zona's ghost began visiting her mother, the death bega
Weather affects us every day. How do we know what the weather will be like where we live? How can we prepare for it? Find out the science behind weather observation and prediction.
See some of the world's biggest building blunders up close and personal. Find out how each structure failed, the basic building block that was missed during construction, and what engineers learned fr
In science fiction, time machines let people travel backward in history and forward to the future. How could one of these time-traveling devices be created? Scientists have some ideas, which include u
A speedy defender steps in front of a pass and takes off down the court. As the home fans roar, her opponents race to catch up. The Women's National Basketball Association's championship is on the lin
In science fiction, people upload their minds into computers for them to be stored. How could this futuristic way of preserving the mind work? Scientists have some ideas, which involve mapping the bra
A pitcher reads his catcher's signal ... slider, down, and away. He winds up and releases. Swing and a miss! Young baseball fans will enjoy reading all about the daring pitches, hits, and plays of the
The world saw Maddie Ziegler dance alongside pop star Sia. Now the young dancer is also a writer and actor. Learn more about Maddie's promising career!
A left winger lines up a perfectly timed slap shot. The puck buzzes past the goalie's glove, and the home crowd roars. This is the Stanley Cup Finals, and ice hockey's top prize is on the line. The lo
The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defense
From the written word to the cell phone, human communication has come a long way. What might the future hold? Readers can discover how virtual reality, holograms, and a fully connected "internet of th
Our world runs on energy! But traditional fossil fuels are doing great damage to the environment, and they will eventually run out. How might solar, water, wind and geothermal power come to our rescue
From stage productions to television to movies, humans have always been entertained by a good story. But how might entertainment change in the future? From immersive virtual reality games to social me
See some of the world's most messed-up medical mishaps at a microscopic level. Find out how each procedure, tool, or surgery failed, the basic science that was missed, and what doctors learned from th
Human transportation has come a long way since the invention of the wheel. Vehicles of all sorts have us speeding across land, through water, and in the skies. What might be next? From self-driving ca
See some of the world's fastest transportation breakdowns at lightning speed. Find out how each form of transportation failed, the basic engineering missed during construction, and what engineers lear
See some of the world's greatest gadget disasters from the palm of your hand. Find out how each gadget failed, what went wrong with its design or manufacture, and what programmers learned from their m
Don't just survive, thrive in the great outdoors! This handy guidebook provides unique tips and tricks to transform any camping trip into a glamping vacay, including defense against weather extremes,
In the wild, animals use teeth, claws, and other natural weapons to attack their prey. On the battlefield, soldiers need weapons to fight the enemy. Military forces have often looked to nature for ins
In science fiction, jet packs let people zoom through the air at high speeds. Discover the science and technology behind what it would take to make a real-life jet pack!
Animals have many traits that help them survive in the wild. Inspired by animals' incredible abilities, military forces have created many machines over the years to achieve success on the battlefield.
