Coronavirus is spreading panic. Here’s the science behind why.March 17, 2020 – From prehistoric predator encounters to frantic toilet paper runs, our anxious brains can short-circuit when faced with the scary unknown.
The real science inspired by 'Star Wars'December 01, 2019 – From Darth Vader's breathing to the dual sunsets of Tatooine, we take a look back at the real studies inspired by the "Star Wars" universe.
Why do we get annoyed? Science has irritatingly few answers.December 10, 2019 – Loud chewing, persistent telemarketers, and pop-up ads drive our readers bonkers. This author co-wrote a book on why humans experience annoyance.
What science has gotten wrong by ignoring womenDecember 05, 2018 – Sexism has long skewed research, but a new wave of scientists is shifting course.
'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil, hidden from science for 14 years, could finally reveal its secretsNovember 17, 2020 – An exquisitely preserved specimen of a T. rex and Triceratops, tangled together as though they died in combat, has been acquired by a North Carolina museum after more than a decade in private hands.
From telescopes to GPS: military, space science are linkedOctober 19, 2018 – Space exploration may pull in the talent, but the military pays the bills to build the equipment, says Neil deGrasse Tyson.
These leafy science experiments will keep kids busy this fallOctober 28, 2020 – Bonus: They double as art projects!
2019 Breakthrough Prizes honor cutting-edge science and mathNovember 02, 2018 – This year, a total of $22 million will go to researchers pushing boundaries in disease treatments, astrophysics, and more.
The Science of Indonesia's Surprise TsunamiOctober 01, 2018 – Dozens of earthquakes rocked the region, but a tsunami didn't seem imminent. Then the massive waves began crashing in.
Dog Science UnleashedJanuary 22, 2018 – Get started on some doggone good science!
Would dinosaurs have died without an asteroid strike? Here's the science.March 06, 2019 – A new look at how dinosaurs fared before the catastrophe may also help scientists better understand responses to modern climate change.
Lasers, cannons, effigies: The surprising science of shooing vultures awayFebruary 04, 2021 – As hundreds of vultures flock to an Alabama school, many have wondered: How to scare off the birds? Science has an answer.
Electrifying places to visit if you love scienceFebruary 27, 2019 – From discovering fossils to kayaking through glowing waters, these fun activities will inspire the entire family to explore our world.
Dear Dawn: How a NASA robot messed up our science fictionFebruary 08, 2019 – The creators of the hit series “The Expanse” pay tribute to the spacecraft that proved them gloriously wrong.
Flower power: Combining science and art to get kids exploringJuly 16, 2020 – These tips will inspire kids to become flower-pressing pros.
Art is good for your kids—and here’s the science whySeptember 24, 2020 – Plus, five ideas for easy at-home art projects