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The Psychology Of Loving Heavy Metal
Psychology

The Psychology Of Loving Heavy Metal

Fans of contemporary heavy metal tend to share a dislike of authority and a bit of a self-esteem problem, one study finds.

This Is The FAA’s Plan For Drone-Friendly Skies
Drones

This Is The FAA’s Plan For Drone-Friendly Skies

Buried inside a dull bureaucratic tome is the future of flying robots in America.

Smartphone Scanner
Projects

Build A Smartphone Scanner To Digitize Your Notes

Got 30 minutes and $5? Then you can add those scribbled notes to your phone.

Drones: Alien Invaders or Governmental Cover-up of Alien Invaders?
Science

Drones: Alien Invaders or Governmental Cover-up of Alien Invaders?

What does that cute baby video actually show?
Science

What does that cute baby video actually show?

Sad Faces Make People Support Social Campaigns
Psychology

Sad Faces Make People Support Social Campaigns

Any face. Even on a trash can.

Ex-Rhino
Science

Ex-Rhino

The Modular Robots Are Coming, One Toy At A Time
Robots

The Modular Robots Are Coming, One Toy At A Time

Blueprint: A Battery-Powered Robot Arm
Robots

Blueprint: A Battery-Powered Robot Arm

The Titan Arm is a motorized limb that can lift 40 pounds.

Bug-Inspired Candy Boats Add Science To Your Cocktail
Gear

Bug-Inspired Candy Boats Add Science To Your Cocktail

An intoxicating collaboration from a celebrity chef and an MIT mathematician

Turning to Germs in a Post-Antibiotic Era
Diseases

Turning to Germs in a Post-Antibiotic Era

The Parasite A Cricket’s Nightmares Are Made Of
Insects

The Parasite A Cricket’s Nightmares Are Made Of

How Biking In Traffic Affects Your Body
Pollution

How Biking In Traffic Affects Your Body

The interesting biology of breathing in diesel exhaust

Double The Fun: Monkeys Control Two Virtual Arms With Just Their Thoughts
Health

Double The Fun: Monkeys Control Two Virtual Arms With Just Their Thoughts

It's yet another step toward creating lifelike, mind-controlled prosthetics for those who have lost use of their limbs.

Science

Science Addresses The Problem Of Pee Splashback

Brigham Young University's Splash Lab looks into the dynamics of the male urine stream.

With Help From Bubbles, Tiny Motors Neutralize Chemical Weapons
Military

With Help From Bubbles, Tiny Motors Neutralize Chemical Weapons

A new technique could make disposing of liquid chemical weapons faster and cheaper.

FYI: How Did English Get To Be The International Language Of Science?
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FYI: How Did English Get To Be The International Language Of Science?

Everyone got mad at the Germans.

Robot Pretends To Almost (Not Really) Eviscerate Human With Knife, For Science
Robots

Robot Pretends To Almost (Not Really) Eviscerate Human With Knife, For Science

The Scientifically Best Times To Drink Coffee During The Day
Health

The Scientifically Best Times To Drink Coffee During The Day

Why you should treat caffeine the way you treat painkillers or antibiotics

During Sandy, Flickr Uploads Mirrored Atmospheric Pressure
Environment

During Sandy, Flickr Uploads Mirrored Atmospheric Pressure

The photo-sharing service could be a way to track whether people are paying attention to a storm.