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The environmental scourge of palm oil
Why Palm Oil is dangerous for the environment
The Lifesaving, Horrifying History of Wet Nurses
The history of wet nurses
The Magnus Effect: More Than a Viral Video
What is the concept of the Magnus effect?
E.L. Doctorow On New York
Literary giant E.L. Doctorow died in New York — where he lived his entire life — on 07/21. In a 1995 interview, Doctorow reveals what the city meant to him.
The Soda Jerk and the Periodical
The history of scientific periodicals starts with Benjamin Silliman's upstart publication.
Mad dogs, Englishmen, and Silver Ants Go Out in the Midday Sun
Several species have managed to adapt to the harsh, unforgiving environment of deserts.
Pizza-Making Robots, Coming in 2018
The Robot Dymamic Manipulation (RoDyMan) Project aims to create pizza-making robots.
Stamping Out the Stamp Act
The history of the Stamp Act as it celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Fly the Friendly Skies in a Grease Powered Jet
A United Airlines jet is the first to take off using only fuels made from discarded fat.