Blame Your Chicken Dinner for That Persistant Urinary Tract Infection
E. coli, the most common cause of urinary tract infections, has been growing resistant to antibiotics, and chickens may be to blame
Teach Yourself to Be Synesthetic: Hear Colors, See Sounds
A new study suggests that people may be able to teach themselves to have synesthetic experiences
Climate Change Will Mean the World Eats Rice
The future under climate change indicates that rice will become an even more abundant staple, thanks to a boost in carbon dioxide that make crops thrive
Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Is There a Gene That Makes People Stupid?
Rather than looking for the genetic regions responsible for a person’s high IQ, maybe we should be looking for the opposite: the root of stupidity
Fifty Years Ago, Lyndon Johnson Answered the First Satellite Phone Call
Telstar 1, which launched 50 years ago today, was the world’s first commercial satellite, and a testament to government-industry cooperation
Why Store-Bought Popsicles Drip Less
Just in time for another scorching July day, the history of the modern popsicle - and why the store-bought ones are less drippy than the DIY kind
How Do Animals Perceive the World?
Scientists demonstrate how animals view the world, and why their vision influences the way they look
Here’s What $110 Million in Fire Damage Looks Like
The Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado was the most destructive in the state’s history
North Carolina Rep Pushes Wrong Button and Approves Fracking in the State
Fracking can go ahead in North Carolina, all because one tired legislator pushed the wrong button
17 Minutes of Fireworks Go Off in 15 Seconds
Yesterday, in the San Diego Bay, a fireworks show meant to last 17 minutes went off in 15 seconds
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