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A Modest Proposal
Science

A Modest Proposal

Smoke From Wildfires Could Intensify Tornadoes
Environment

Smoke From Wildfires Could Intensify Tornadoes

Looking back at the deadly twisters of 2011, researchers have an idea why they were so brutal

Striving For The Perfect Diet Is Making Us Sick
Nutrition

Striving For The Perfect Diet Is Making Us Sick

One cannot live on kale alone

Department Of Transportation Says The Future Of Transit Looks Pretty Bleak
Vehicles

Department Of Transportation Says The Future Of Transit Looks Pretty Bleak

But maybe you have some ideas to fix it?

Networking
Technology

FCC Chief Proposes Stricter Net Neutrality Rules For Broadband

Regulations apply to both wired and wireless providers

black-and-white photo showing a family watching TV in 1958
Psychology

The Psychology Behind The “Like A Girl” And Nationwide Super Bowl Ads

Do emotional highs and lows help sell products?

New Fungal Species Found In Salami Delightfully Named ‘Penicillium Salamii’
Biology

New Fungal Species Found In Salami Delightfully Named ‘Penicillium Salamii’

Growing right between the mayo and cheese

Eero Wants To Replace All Your Wireless Routers
Technology

Eero Wants To Replace All Your Wireless Routers

Network setup that's easy and efficient. Could it be real?

Next Year, NASA Could Get An Extra $500 Million And A Mission To Europa
Science

Next Year, NASA Could Get An Extra $500 Million And A Mission To Europa

Finally!

Science Is Beautiful: The Human Body Under The Microscope
Biology

Science Is Beautiful: The Human Body Under The Microscope

A new book showcases the magnificent micro-world

The Ebola Vaccine Situation: A Cause For Hope
Diseases

The Ebola Vaccine Situation: A Cause For Hope

Progress in Ebola Vaccine Trials Suggests We May Soon See The End Of Ebola Epidemics

Shining Light onto the Field of Photonics
Climate Change

Shining Light onto the Field of Photonics

IEEE Photonics Society is a founding partner of IYL 2015

What Was Northrop Grumman’s Super Bowl Ad Selling?
Air Force

What Was Northrop Grumman’s Super Bowl Ad Selling?

Probably a bomber (and a power fantasy)

Male Peacock spider in nature
Animals

5 Ground Animals That Are Cooler Than Groundhogs

Bed Bugs May Be Splitting Into New Species
Diseases

Bed Bugs May Be Splitting Into New Species

The Science Of Decriminalizing Drugs
Health

The Science Of Decriminalizing Drugs

What happens when states ease up on penalties for possession

Bill Gates Fears A.I., But A.I. Researchers Know Better
Robots

Bill Gates Fears A.I., But A.I. Researchers Know Better

The general obsession with superintelligence is only getting bigger, and dumber

Survey Says Scientists And Public Disagree On Climate Change, GMOs, And More
Science

Survey Says Scientists And Public Disagree On Climate Change, GMOs, And More

What we have here is a failure to communicate

This Spider Weaves A Web Of Charged Silk
Spiders

This Spider Weaves A Web Of Charged Silk

It's electrifying!

Disneyland bronze sculpture of white rabbit alice in wonderland
Health

The Month In Plagues: Measles In Disneyland, Guinea Worm Eradication, And More