Pollution & Drought
Pollution in the Northern Hemisphere was largely responsible for deadly droughts in late 20th …
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Expanding Under Pressure
Under the right conditions, a material can actually expand and become less dense under pressure.
Medieval Leprosy
Researchers have reconstructed the entire genome of Medieval-era leprosy bacteria.
The Lyrebird’s Dance
The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate …
Bombs & Brain Cells
Nuclear testing in the mid 20th century is helping scientists understand how the brain makes new …
Vegetable Rhythms
Keeping produce on a normal day/night schedule could improve its nutritional value.
IQ & Motion Detection
The ability to track the motion of small objects is surprisingly well-correlated with IQ.
Precise Negotiations
Using precise numbers may give you an advantage in negotiations.
Mars Mission Radiation
Scientists have calculated how much radiation astronauts would face on a manned Mars mission – and …
Climate Change Ship
Ocean temperature records from a ship that circumnavigated the globe 135 years ago confirm global …
Re-Awakened Plants
Plants that were frozen in glaciers 400 years ago are growing again as those glaciers melt away.