Square wheels are more than a gimmick, they reveal wild physics. At higher speeds, momentum smooths the ride, but mechanical stress turns the experiment into controlled destruction.

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Mythbusters was VERY wrong about this. We had a lot more damage than I expected though. Water got into the ECM too and now it’s not running right. JUST LIKE THE GOCART.

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Deep-sea rocks packed with valuable metals may also be making oxygen in the deep, dark ocean—raising new questions about the cost of mining them.

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Science news this week Sept. 13, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.