In the fall of 1829, on a small stretch of track outside Liverpool, an extraordinary event unfolded — a contest…
Category: Science & Innovation
The Antikythera Mechanism is one of the most fascinating and mysterious artifacts from the ancient world.
The Antikythera Mechanism is often hailed as the world’s first analog computer—a marvel of ancient engineering that was ahead of…
The Tempest Prognosticator: How Leeches Tried to Predict the Weather
In the age of satellites and Doppler radar, it’s easy to forget how wildly inventive early weather prediction could be.…