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Muslim and Sikh Troops Can Now Wear Beards, Turbans and Headscarves
The U.S. Army just changed its grooming regulations to accommodate observant soldiers
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Tiny Cone-Shaped Creature Gets a Twig on the Tree of Life
Hyoliths have confused scientists for 175 years, but researchers have finally worked out a few of their close relatives
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Department of Defense Calls for Biodegradable, Seed-Planting Ammo
These seed bombs could make Army training easier on the environment
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The First Cryonic Preservation Took Place Fifty Years Ago Today
Today, we still have no idea if the process will ever produce results
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The Scandinavian country began a controversial phase out of FM radio broadcasts this week in favor of Digital Audio Broadcasting
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Harriet Tubman Is Getting Her Own National Historical Park
The park will tell the story of Tubman’s later years
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Why a Glass Penny Cost One Collector Over $70,000
The prototype was part of a short-lived attempt to take the copper out of one-cent coins
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New Hubble Image Captures the Collision of Two Galaxies
A beautiful look at a violent event
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How a Children’s Toy Could Help Fight Malaria
A 20-cent whirligig-like centrifuge could help doctors in remote regions diagnose disease
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Why Some Women Campaigned Against The Vote For Women
Although it seems counter-intuitive now, some women had reasons for not wanting the vote
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This Swiss Grocery Will Soon Sell Mealworm Burgers
In the continued quest for sustainable proteins, another company is wriggling into the market
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New research shows puppies respond strongly to high-pitched chatter, but most adult dogs could care less
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Warming Oceans Could Make These Seafood Favorites Toxic
New study links rising temperatures to dangerous toxins
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People Have Tried to Make U.S. Cigarette Warning Labels More Graphic for Decades
On this day in 1964, the surgeon general officially said that smoking causes cancer. But warning labels in America still don’t show its effects
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Earth’s Moon Could Be Made From 20 Mini Moons
Our celestial buddy could have formed after multiple impacts—not one giant smash up
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The Hot Toddy: A “Medicinal” Drink That Might Actually Work
On National Hot Toddy Day, warm up with this tasty drink, whether you’re sick or not
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State Department Apologizes for the ‘Lavender Scare’
For decades, the agency purged gay and lesbian workers believing their sexual orientation made them security risks
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A Sneaky Asteroid Buzzed By Earth Yesterday
The space rock passed by at about half the distance between our planet and the moon
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The Part of Your Brain That Recognizes Faces Continues Growing Later in Life
That is, at least until you hit 30
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The Legendary Reporter Who Broke the Beginning of World War II Is Dead
Clare Hollingworth redefined the role of war correspondent
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