Wasp Faces
Wasps can tell each other apart by the unique markings on their face.
Science Update
Sun Rings
A new piece by the Kronos Quartet incorporates sounds from outer space.
Viking Longhouse
A longhouse found in norway belonged to Viking New World settlers
Iron Pots
Iron leaches out of iron pots and into food when food is cooked in iron pots
Plant Phenolics
Phenolics were thought to prevent herbivory, but may have many roles, including sun protection
Lizard Mates
Female lizards pick mates with the best real estate (rocks for sunning).
Microwave Drill
A drill that uses microwaves to quietly bore clean, dust-free holes in non-metallic objects
Gait Recognition
A system that analyzes how people walk could identify suspicious behavior.