Science
Science includes topics in the applied, natural and social sciences and theories and discoveries in the field
Prehistoric Humans Had Better Teeth Than We Do
We have straighter teeth, whiter teeth, more beautiful, shimmery teeth than our parents. But it turns out that we actually have less healthy teeth than our ancestors
February 25, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Could a Whale Accidentally Swallow You? It Is Possible
Whale sharks probably can't fit you down their esophagus, but mariners claim that sperm whales have swallowed people in the past
February 25, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Bullying Really Does Mess You Up Later in Life
A recent study linked bullying during childhood to higher instances of psychological disorders
February 25, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Climate Change is Reducing Our Ability to Get Work Done
Increased temperature and humidity have already limited humankind's overall capacity for physical work—and it will only get worse in the future
February 25, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Artificial Wetland Uses Bacteria to Clean Pharmaceuticals From Sewage
By harnessing bacteria to do the heavy lifting, a way to clean pharmaceuticals from waste water
February 22, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Brace Yourselves, the Drought’s Not Close to Over Yet
Unless we get a lot of rain, soon, the U.S. is heading for another summer of drought
February 22, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Meals in a Jar: From Pancakes to Baby Back Ribs, Just Add Water
Ready-made meals, good for months on a pantry shelf, work for busy nights, camping trips and power outages
February 22, 2013 |
By Marina Koren
Amazing Astrophotography Lets You See Nebulae in 3D
Gorgeous animated gifs give depth to stunning nebulae
February 22, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Children in the U.S. Are Eating Fewer Calories, But Fewer Is Still Too Many
Heath experts warn that the decline in calorie intake was pretty incremental, meaning we're not out of the obesity epidemic woods quite yet
February 22, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
The Story of How An Artist Created a Genetic Hybrid of Himself and a Petunia
Is it art? Or science? With DNA, Eduardo Kac pushes the limits of creativity and ethics
February 22, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
Couples Who Share Grief Fare Better on the Long Term
After the death of a child, those that try to stay strong for the sake of their partner tend to suffer most and cope least well while also hurting their spouse
February 22, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Natural Gas Fracking May Be the Only Industry in China That’s Developing Slowly
It has the largest shale gas reserves in the world, but China is slow to push for fracking
February 22, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Melting Polar Ice Will Spike Sea Levels at the Equator
Expect higher sea levels in the equatorial Pacific and lower ones near the poles by 2100, according to new research
February 21, 2013 |
By Claire Martin
With Biodesign, Life is Not Only the Subject of Art, But the Medium Too
Artists are borrowing from biology to create dazzling "biodesigns" that challenge our aesthetics—and our place in nature
February 21, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
Scientists Pluck Blind Shrimp and Other Strange Life Forms From World’s Deepest Hydrothermal Vent
More than three miles beneath the waves, the world's deepest hydrothermal vent is home to ghostly creatures
February 21, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Google Glasses Might Go Hipster With Warby Parker
What if the nerdy Google Glasses were put into an acceptably nerdy frame? Like, say, a pair of Warby Parkers?
February 21, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Tasmanian Kelp Forests You Didn’t Know Existed Are Disappearing
Didn't know there were kelp forests off of Tasmania? Apparently there are. And apparently they might not be there for long
February 21, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
What Rock-Paper-Scissors Can Tell Us About Decision Making
The knowledge that scissors cuts paper, that rock smashes scissors, and that paper covers rock, is key in childhood development. But the same logic might also be a way to think about psychology too
February 21, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Some Mosquitoes Become Immune to DEET After Just a Few Hours of Exposure
A new study indicates that roughly half become habituated to the smell of DEET over time, reducing its effectiveness as a repellent
February 20, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Can Chemistry Make Healthy Foods More Appealing?
Making healthy foods like tomatoes more palatable may increase our desire to eat these foods while decreasing our gravitation towards sugary snacks
February 20, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
