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The World According to Twitter, in Maps
A new geographic analysis of millions of tweets provides a remarkably broad view of humanity, by language, location and other factors
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10 New Things Science Says About Moms
Among then: They answer a lot of questions and their spit is good for us
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The Water On the Moon Probably Came From Earth
New isotopic analysis of hydrogen in Apollo-era Moon rocks shows that the water locked inside them hails from our planet
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Baby Weddell Seals Have the Most Adult-Like Brains in the Animal Kingdom
The newborn seal pups possess the most well-developed brains compared to other mammals, but that advantage comes with a cost
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How the Human Brain Tracks a 100-mph Fastball
Research shows that our brains have a specialized system to anticipate the location of moving objects, located in the visual cortex
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What Phone Companies Are Doing With All That Data From Your Phone
They’re mining it and selling it. But don’t worry, it’s all anonymous. Maybe
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
My Big Fat European Family: What Genomics Tell Us About Shared Ancestors
Any two modern-day Europeans, even those living on opposite sides of the continent, may be more closely related than they might think
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Are Modern Football Helmets Any Safer than Old-School Leather Ones?
Recent testing shows that, contrary to prior findings, new plastic helmets reduce the risk of concussions by 45 to 96 percent
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Heavy Metals, Insects and Other Weird Things Found in Lipstick Through Time
From seaweed and beetles to lead and synthetic chemicals, lipstick has seen its share of strange—and dangerous—components
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Creepy or Cool? Portraits Derived From the DNA in Hair and Gum Found in Public Places
Artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg reconstructs the faces of strangers from genetic evidence she scavenges from the streets
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
The Secret to a Long Life May Be Deep Inside Your Brain
Scientists have found a way to slow the aging process. Unluckily for us, they’ve only been able to do it in mice
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Why Asparagus Makes Your Urine Smell
Our bodies convert asparagusic acid into sulfur-containing chemicals that stink—but some of us are spared from the pungent odor
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Five Innovative Technologies that Bring Energy to the Developing World
From soccer balls to cookstoves, engineers are working on a range of devices that provide cheap, clean energy
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Want to See How an Artist Creates a Painting? There’s an App for That
The Repentir app reveals an artist’s creative process by allowing users to peel back layers of paint with the touch of their fingertips
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A New Wave of Scientists Bring Their Research to K-12 Classrooms
Schools are enhancing their science curriculums by inviting geneticists and other scientists to guest teach lessons
Reflecting on 10 years of the Human Genome Project
Since the project began, DNA sequencing technologies have advanced tremendously
A World with Personal Genomics Requires a New Bill of Rights
Harvard professor Sheila Jasanoff argues that personal genetics, from a legal standpoint, raises some interesting questions
Want Better Healthcare? Map Your Genome For Just $99
The DNA analysis service 23andMe provides information about your genes and health risks. Founding scientist Brian Naughton explains
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Permanent Spot for Genome Video
This will be an awesome video about genomics
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PHOTOS: The Mind-Blowing, Floating, Unmanned Scientific Laboratory
Wave Gliders are about to make scientific exploration a lot cheaper and safer
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