Colin Schultz

Colin Schultz

 

Colin Schultz is a freelance science writer and editor based in Toronto, Canada. He blogs for Smart News and contributes to the American Geophysical Union. He has a B.Sc. in physical science and philosophy, and a M.A. in journalism.

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Hackers Can Take Over Your Car

if you install a computer in something, a skilled hacker can probably take it over

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See the Greatest Architecture in 36 Different European Cities in This One, Gorgeous Time-Lapse

Dozens of pieces of premiere European architecture are showcased in this three-and-a-half minute video

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Hawaiian Regulators Are Not Excited About These Awesome Jetpacks

Does it look like a ton of fun? You bet. Is its use on a broad scale a good idea? Officials aren't so sure

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This Mako Shark Had a Sea Lion’s Head in Its Stomach

Take a trip inside the stomach of a 1,300 pound mako shark

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Watch This Mosquito’s Mouth Wriggle Around in Search of Blood

It's easy to think of a mosquito's mouth as a needle, lancing your flesh to find a drink. But that's not the whole story

A Conference Call, Drones And a Foiled Plot: A Guide to the Confusion in Yemen

The past few days have seen a burst of activity in Yemen. What's going on?

London’s lovely fatberg

A 16-Ton Ball of Lard Was Just Found in a London Sewer

Don't flush cooking grease, okay?

Many marine creatures, including whale sharks, are expect to move closer to the planet’s poles as the ocean waters warm because of climate change.

Climate Change Is Sending Marine Life to the Poles in Search of Colder Waters

As the world warms because of climate change, marine animals are moving for the colder waters near the poles

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Oil May Finally Be Hitting Its Peak

Oil consumption may be nearing its peak

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When Life Knocks You Down, It Takes About Two Years to Get Back Up

It can take years to recover from a big loss, like being fired or having a marriage fall apart

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These Heroic Scientists Turned Used Coffee Grounds Into Booze

A new 40% spirit is made from coffee grounds

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Meet the Man Who Trains Thailand’s Elephant Orchestra

Though the band is broken up, the sounds of the elephants will never grow old

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This Strange Suit Simulates the Weight of Old Age

The Age Explorer gives an idea of what it's like to age

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Sail-Powered Ships Are Making a Comeback

New pressures have engineers turning to old ideas, and Rolls-Royce is working on a sailing ship

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Soap And Clean Water Make Kids Taller

By staving off childhood illnesses, basic sanitation makes children grow taller

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What Queen Elizabeth II Would Have Said If Nuclear War Started in the 1980s

Undelivered speeches give a glimpse into alternate realities that never came to pass

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This Artist Wants to Print Out the Internet

In honor of internet activist Aaron Swartz, this artist is trying to print out the entire internet

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No, Really, the Government Can Read Your Email

More than just metadata, the NSA's systems can track 'nearly everything a user does on the internet'

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This is Bad: ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Are More Common Than We Thought

"Nightmare bacteria" are here, and they're more common than we thought

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No, You’re Probably Not Smarter Than a 1912-Era 8th Grader

How well can you do on this 101-year old quiz for Bullitt County, Kentucky, eighth graders?

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