Jason Daley

 

Jason Daley is a Madison, Wisconsin-based writer specializing in natural history, science, travel, and the environment. His work has appeared in Discover, Popular Science, Outside, Men’s Journal, and other magazines.

A completed wafer of RV16X-NANO processors.

Milestone Carbon-Nanotube Microchip Sends First Message: 'Hello World!'

The tiny tubes replace silicon transistors and may lead to much faster, energy efficient microchips

The Ancient Greeks Used Machines to Lift Stones 150 Years Earlier Than Previously Believed

An examination of grooves on blocks of stone from early temples suggest they were lifted and then levered into place using a frame

Graphene-Coated Fabric Causes Mosquitoes to Buzz Off

Researchers found the insects can't penetrate thin layers of the wonder material, which also blocks the scent of human sweat

Rapture Reef before Hurricane Walaka hit in October 2018.

Hawaii's Rapture Reef Was Flattened by Last Year's Hurricane Walaka

The first NOAA survey since the Category 3 storm hit found the coral reef in Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument was demolished

Astronomers Name Five of Jupiter's New Moons

A contest earlier this year helped determine the names of the new moons—all named after lovers or offspring of the god Jupiter, aka Zeus

Vehicles on a Toll road in Jakarta.

Indonesia Plans to Build a New Capital on Borneo

On Monday, Joko Widodo, president of Indonesia, announced the nation’s central government's new location

Burning birch bark to produce sticky tar.

Making Neanderthal Birch Tar Isn't as Complex as Thought

But even if Neanderthals were using a simpler method to produce the sticky resin, their use of it still suggests a level of planning and cognitive ability

An 8,000-Year-Old Platform in Britain Could Be the Oldest Boat-Building Site Ever Discovered

The Stone Age platform, where log boats may have been constructed, reveals early knowledge of advanced wood working techniques

London's 'Eiffel Tower' Is Still Losing Money

Built for the 2012 Olympic Games, the ArcelorMittal Orbit has not turned into the tourist attraction it was expected to become

Najin (left) and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos, on the day before their eggs were harvested.

Eggs Successfully Collected from the Last Two Northern White Rhinos

Advances in fertility science will hopefully allow researchers to implant embryos of the species into surrogate southern white rhinos

Practice Will Make You Better, but Maybe Not the Best

A study replicating the basis of the '10,000 hour rule' suggests that factors besides practice hours determine the skills of elite musicians

The Titanic Is Being Reclaimed by the Sea

The first manned survey of the ship in 14 years reveals parts of the vessel have rusted away, including the crow's nest, captain's quarters and poop deck

New Species of Stegosaurus Unearthed in Mountains of Morocco

The new fossil suggests the dinos were around longer and roamed farther than previously believed

Documentary Explores Pioneering Woman Director Written Out of Film History

Alice Guy-Blaché directed more than 1,000 films including the world's first narrative film, but was expunged from the story of cinema

A prairie dog eats a bait containing a plague vaccine.

Plague-Infected Prairie Dogs Cause Parks to Close Near Denver

Prairie dog burrows are being dusted with insecticide to stop the spread of the disease transmitted via fleas

Early Sketches From 'The Little Prince' Found in Swiss Collection

A folder includes images from the beloved book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, as well as a love letter written to his wife, Consuelo de Saint Exupéry

Artist's conception of the new screening center.

The Washington Monument Will Reopen in September

The discovery of contaminated soil pushed the timeline back for repairs

Surfer's Ear growths in Neanderthal ear canals.

Were Neanderthals Getting Surfer's Ear From Diving for Seafood?

The bony growths appear after repeated exposure to cold water and were found on half of the Neanderthal skulls examined

Here's How That Internet-Famous 'Fish Tube' Works

The cheap, efficient pneumatic tubes may be a good solution for helping salmon and other migratory species move past dams

The underlying sketches found beneath The Virgin of the Rocks

Imaging Reveals Leonardo da Vinci Wrestled With the Composition of 'The Virgin of the Rocks'

Two underdrawings detected using high-tech imaging techniques show he altered the figures twice before painting

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