In Japan, engineers are attempting to contain radioactive contamination from the Fukushima power plant by freezing the ground around it into "ice walls" that will remain frozen for years. At Nova, Jessica Morrison writes about this weird technique, which has been around for over half a century and is more commonly used as part of massive construction projects with large underground components, including Boston's Big Dig.
How engineers freeze soil to create structurally sound solid walls of earth
Mars rover stumbled on a fantastic chunky meteorite
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover spotted this chunky iron-nickel meteorite on the Red Planet's Mount Sharp. Nicknamed "Cacao," it's estimated to be one foot across. From Science Alert: Iron-nickel meteorites are… READ THE REST
Tour of a vinyl record-making factory
Take a video tour of a record-making factory and see the fascinating process up close, step by step. There is a precise science to crafting a vinyl record, because if… READ THE REST
Redlove apples are red on the inside, too
Redlove apples are red on the inside, too. If you can get your hands on some of these festive apples, they make for the perfect Valentine's day snack. These beautiful… READ THE REST
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Hack your travel in 2023 with this bundle
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Nurture your child's inner DJ while enhancing STEM skills
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