Dinosaur Brains And Other Unusual Fossil Finds
How can anything besides bones remain from so many millions of years ago?
Three Ways the President Can Affect Science
Given some of the campaign rhetoric, many scientists are concerned about what a new administration might mean for scientific research.
To Fix Fake News, Look To Yellow Journalism
Fake news has plenty of precedents in the history of mass media, and particularly, in the history of American journalism.
The Legacy of Anders Celsius
Happy birthday, Anders Celsius! The astronomer and geographer was born on November 27th, 1701, in Uppsala, Sweden. Most ...
Why Do Pandas Have Thumbs?
Some panda species have strange thumb-like appendages, but their thumbs evolved for strikingly different reasons.
A Black Sea Shipwreck Trove
A remarkable discovery has been made in the Black Sea: 42 extremely well-preserved ships spanning a millennia from the ninth to the nineteenth century CE.
The Unexpected Problem With Wind Power
While it can be an excellent source of clean power, wind power also kills a lot of wildlife, including bats.
Are GM Crops Worth It?
GM crops have been controversial from the beginning. Proponents argue they are better commercially, but that analysis is coming into question.
Navigating Traumatic Events Online
We need to approach our online conversations with an awareness of the different levels of risk and vulnerability each of us bring.
The Problem With Nuclear Fusion
For decades physicists have pursued a long-shot approach to clean power—nuclear fusion.