The Unexpected Force Keeping NASA’s Mars Rover Alive

12 years go, NASA landed the rover Opportunity on the surface of Mars, with the intent of exploring the Red Planet for 90 days before the vehicle’s solar panels became covered with dust. Fast forward to today, and Opportunity is still going strong, thanks to the unforeseen “dirt devils” present on Mars. These swirling gusts of wind periodically blow dust off the rover’s panels, which—combined …

Eight Ways to Encourage Girls to Code

Many people understand there are a lot fewer women in computer science, but don’t know what to do about it—or, worse yet, just fall into acceptance. For those who wish to help but aren’t sure where to start, Mashable has published a simple list of steps to encourage girls to take up coding and other engineering subjects at an early age—like leading a coding club …

Nine Instagram Accounts of Inspiring Design

Instagram is one of the best platforms to discover beautiful design from around the globe. However, that completely depends on who you’re following, and finding those individuals is half the battle. Luckily, Luxe Magazine has rounded up nine of the best US-based Instagrammers who are uncovering creativity in their hometowns and abroad. Head to Luxe Mag to see the full list and, for an extra …