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PigeonBot
Aviation

The PigeonBot flies like a bird but won’t poop like one

To learn more about flight, researchers attached real pigeon feathers to an aerial robot.

a volcano errupting
Environment

The volcano erupting in the Philippines could be building up to another explosion

It’s a complex system under a lot of pressure.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Environment

Experts predict dozens more earthquake aftershocks in Puerto Rico

The physics of earthquakes are complex, but our abilities to forecast future ones in real time is improving.

philadelphia eagles' football field
Sustainability

The Philadelphia Eagles are driving the NFL toward a greener future

Some teams are transforming their stadiums with clean tech; others worry it might turn fans away.

Coqui frogs
Animals

This frog’s signature chirp can be heavenly or hellish

As the coquí invades new states and islands, it brings its rowdy evening soundtrack with it.

Salami cut on cutting board with knife.
Life Skills

How to hand-cut salami like a pro

If you can’t get your hand on a meat slicer, these expert tips are the next best thing.

underwear and tampons on a pink background
Health

Period underwear may contain troubling chemicals—but the real problem is much bigger

Menstrual products are under-regulated around the world

Person taking photo on high rock
Tech Hacks

Keep your photos from getting stolen on the internet

Enforcing copyright is not easy, but it might be worth it.

probiotic bottle being tipped into someone's hand
Health

Google results for probiotics are totally unreliable

Initial search results for probiotics may not tell the full story.

A stack of cut-out knife blanks waiting to be finished.
Technology

A deep dive into how knife blades are made

It’s worth knowing what you’re buying when it comes to sharpened steel.

a woman in a sun hat sitting in a chair by a pool at a tropical resort hotel
Life Skills

Hotel star ratings are useless. Here’s how to read reviews the right way.

Two stars to someone else might be four stars for you.

egg nebula
NASA

Researchers trace galactic history in ancient grains of alien sand

They’re the oldest things you could possibly touch.

8K TV
Technology

How long will you have to wait before these CES technologies become real?

Amish couple riding on a horse-drawn wagon
Diseases

A mysterious cluster of deaths amongst Amish children has finally been solved

After 15 years of tragedy, these families have some answers.

Windows keyboard
Tech Hacks

What to do when your OS becomes obsolete—and how to save money in the process

All software goes to heaven.

A screenshot from "the goop lab with Gwyneth Paltrow"
Health

Scientific backlash only makes Goop stronger

Gwyneth Paltrow’s forthcoming show suggests that facts and studies don’t always bring an end to harmful wellness trends.

a hand holding a thermometer
Medicine

Our average body temperatures seem to be dropping

Talk about historical hotties.

Hand in leather bag with Chromebook laptop
Tech Hacks

The best Android apps for your Chromebook

Our top picks for music, TV, art, and games.

hot chocolate
Physics

A food scientist breaks down the thermodynamics between marshmallows and hot chocolate

The most important question: Do marshmallows cool down or heat up the drink?

The Sims language
Gaming

The Sims’ language has surprisingly scientific origins

Robi Kauker helped improvise a nonsense vocabulary for the popular game. The process was ‘stupid hard.’