Society
Culture, traditions and belief systems arising out of the social relationships among a group of people
Facebook Helped Kick Off a 20-Fold Registration Spike for Desperately Needed Organ Donors
Last May, Facebook began allowing users to post their organ donor status on their profile timelines
June 19, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
How One Day Everything Could Be Recycled
Mix 3-D printers and biomimicry and what do you get? Products that are as strong, resilient, versatile--and biodegradable--as most things in nature.
June 19, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
How New Fonts Are Helping Dyslexics Read and Making Roads Safer
The right font can be appealing, but please don't take this as an excuse to use Comic Sans
June 18, 2013 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Why the Tomato Was Feared in Europe for More Than 200 Years
How the fruit got a bad rap from the beginning
June 18, 2013 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
Pesticides May Be Harmful to Animals Even at “Safe” Levels
Even when used at low concentrations, some pesticides can still cause unintended consequences
June 18, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Bullies are Now Using Their Victims’ Allergies Against Them
Nearly one in three kids with food allergies has been bullied because of it, often with the food they're allergic to
June 18, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
A New 3D Map of the Universe Covers More Than 100 Million Light-Years
The map makes infinity seem comprehensible by depicting the structures of galaxy clusters, dark matter and open patches of lonely space
June 18, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Working In a Creative Field? Despite What You May Think, Coffee Is Not Your Best Friend
By focusing your mind, caffeine may actually stand in the way of your creativity
June 18, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Unless You Like Toxic Chemicals, Skip This Chinese Delicacy
Thirty Chinese preserved egg companies are being shut down for using toxic chemicals to expedite the egg-festering process
June 18, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Events June 18-20: Native American Dolls, Animal Feedings and “Cujo”
This weekend, learn about Native American dolls, witness animal feedings at the National Zoo and watch canine horror flick "Cujo"
June 17, 2013 |
By Colleen Connolly
The Incredible Disappearing Evangelist
Aimee Semple McPherson was an American phenomenon even before she went missing for five weeks in 1926.
June 17, 2013 |
By Gilbert King
What to Do With Your Delicious Summer Melons
From salsa to salad to soup, here are some great refreshing dishes to make with these sublime, succulent fruits
June 14, 2013 |
By Alastair Bland
10 More Things We’ve Learned About Dads
Scientists keep finding reasons why fathers matter. They also think it's not a bad idea for dads to ask their kids, "How am I doing?"
June 14, 2013 |
By Randy Rieland
Saving the World's Largest Old Growth Red Pine Forest
Located in Ontario, Canada, Wolf Lake faces the threat of mining for the next 21 years
June 14, 2013 |
By Ryan R. Reed
Contemporary Art from Oregon’s Umatilla Indian Reservation
A compact exhibit highlights the work of seven contemporary Native American artists at New York's Gustav Heye Center
June 13, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Cyborg Cockroaches May Become New Teaching Tools in Neuroscience Classes
Surprisingly, roach neurons aren't that different than human neurons, making the RoboRoach a learning tool for all sorts of basic principles of neuroscience
June 13, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Where Bourbon Really Got Its Name and More Tips on America’s Native Spirit
Michael Veach is Louisville's unofficial bourbon ambassador. We asked him to give us some history as well as some suggestions on what to drink
June 13, 2013 |
By Laura Kiniry
New At-Home Test Could Tell Women If Their Pregnancy Has Terminated
Women who both do and do not want to be pregnant could benefit from the new test
June 13, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
This New Photo App Can Help Doctors Brainstorm What, Exactly, That Weird Thing Growing on Your Leg Is
It's like Instagram but with rotting toes and tumors instead of filters
June 12, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
Half of Central America’s Coffee Harvest This Year Is in Danger
Thanks to climate change, coffee rust's ideal habitat seems to be spreading as higher elevations and more northern areas become warmer
June 12, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
