Is The Hunt For The ‘God Particle’ Finally Over?
Before we get to the fireworks on the Fourth of July, we might see some pyrotechnics from a giant physics …
Robot With Super Powers Plays Rock, Paper Scissors
First chess, now this: Here’s a robot from Ishikawa Oku’s physics lab at the University of Tokyo that plays rock, …
Phantom Finger Points To Secrets In The Human Brain
When she was born, her right hand wasn’t right. Instead of looking like this … … her thumb was stunted, …
Twin Probes to Investigate Space Weather Mysteries
Late this summer, NASA plans to launch two very unusual weather satellites. These satellites, known as the Radiation Belt Storm …
Weekend Special: This Blog Now Has An Anthem
It’s sung, of course, by Fred Rogers, or as we all call him, “Mister.” He is our diva (divo?), and …
How Do Plants Know Which Way Is Up And Which Way Is Down?
Think of a seed buried in a pot. Like this one: It’s dark down there in the potting soil. There’s …
Journal Publishes Details On Contagious Bird Flu Created In Lab
Anyone and everyone can now look in the journal Science and read about how to make lab-altered bird flu viruses …
How To Spot A ‘Neglected Tropical Disease’
There’s an easy way to spot diseases that aren’t getting much attention. You don’t even have to leave your chair, …
A Final Voyage, Into The Wild Black Yonder
When Voyager I and II left Earth, Jimmy Carter was president, platform shoes were all the rage and moviegoers were …
Why You Shouldn’t Panic About Pesticide In Produce
The Environmental Working Group says you should be concerned about pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables, but, not so concerned …
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