Buckminster Fuller: Captain of Spaceship Earth
Even apostles of the future end up as historical figures: a critical view of R. Buckminster Fuller as the Captain of Spaceship Earth.
The Unlikely Places Where Corals Thrive
Working with local populations to live responsibly with coral reefs may have even better long-term effects than trying to protect said reefs.
Why Do Some People Get “Skin Orgasms” from Listening to Music?
Have you ever been listening to a great piece of music and felt a chill run up your spine? The science behind "skin orgasms," or frisson.
Nikola Tesla and the Death Ray Craze
Nikola Tesla, the audacious futurist and groundbreaking inventor, once claimed to have invented a death ray that would end all war.
Why Doctors Are Prescribing Gun Legislation
Gun legislation is once again becoming a public health concern, according to the AMA and other medical groups.
Can You Hear It? The Cicadas Are Back
After 17 years quietly developing under the soil, 3 species of periodical cicadas emerged this summer. How do these insects coordinate?
The Strange Tale of 19th-Century Quack Doctors
During the 19th century, quack “doctors” outnumbered legitimate ones three to one. The reasons people are attracted to quackery remain with us today.
What Makes Your Roller Coaster Go? Physics!
The physics behind the fun: roller coasters provide so many examples of basic principles that they are a staple of physics lessons.
The “Keystone Species” Concept That Transformed Ecology
Dr. Robert Paine's "keystone species" concept was a profound discovery that changed the field of ecology forever.
The Delicious Origins of the Domesticated Blueberry
Frederick Coville and Elizabeth White, two strangers, domesticated the blueberry together. They valued beauty and worked to support local communities.