In Ancient Ore. Dump, Clues To The First Americans?
Some of the most interesting discoveries in archaeology come from sifting through ancient garbage dumps. Scientists working in Oregon have …
Three Secrets To Crispy Pickles, And A ‘Lost Recipe’ Found
Whether you’re a veteran canner or you’ve just discovered this hot trend and want to get in on National Can …
‘Stereotype Threat’: Why Women Quit Science Jobs
Walk into any tech company or university math department, and you’ll likely see a gender disparity: Fewer women than men …
Thinking Too Much About Chalk
One day, the great novelist and essayist G. K. Chesterton decided to go sketching. He brought his colored chalks, his …
Woman On Street Attacked By Giant Snail, It Seems
Here’s what got Nagai Hideyuki excited. Hideyuki lives inTokyo. He’s now 21. This photo was taken on the other side …
Why Silk May Be Added To Vaccines Someday
Silk is in neckties, scarves and some fancy underwear and pajamas. Before too long, it might just help keep people …
‘Electrified Sheep’ And Other Odd Experiments
The history of science is not limited to scientists in white coats working quietly with beakers and burners. Sometimes, in …
Dead Reefs Can Come Back To Life, Study Says
Coral reefs may be able to recover from disaster, according to a study that provides a bit of reassurance about …
CERN Says It’s Detected A New Particle, Likely The Higgs Boson
Teams of scientists using the Large Hadron Collider at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, announced in Geneva …
Showing Vultures A Little Love
Think of a giraffe lying on the Serengeti plain. He has just died, maybe of disease, maybe he was killed …
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