This infographic sizes up different rockets used to explore space, from the USSR's Soyuz to the SpaceX Starship.
Humans are 99.9% genetically similar to one another, but what about other species? Here’s how genetically similar humans are to other life forms.
Our planet supports nearly 8.7 million species. We break down the total composition of the living world in terms of its biomass.
This unique animation, created by a planetary astronomer, compares and highlights the gravitational pull of the planets.
This animated map shows the last billion years of Earth's tectonic plate movement in just 40 seconds.
Synthetic biology (SynBio) is a field of science that involves engineering life for human benefit. Here’s an in-depth look at how it works.
Fire safety is a critical feature of high-rise buildings, which are increasing in number every year as the world's urban population grows.
Proper indoor air quality prevents airborne viruses like COVID-19 from spreading, and require technical solutions so businesses run smoothly.
From Switzerland and China to Vietnam and Tanzania — here are the world's most innovative countries, taking income per capita into account.
Which risks are top of mind in 2021? We visualize the World Economic Forum's risk assessment for top global risks by impact and livelihood.
