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FYI: What Is The Evolutionary Purpose Of Tickling?
You probably know that you can’t tickle yourself. And although you might be able to tickle a total stranger, your...
Your Guide to the Year in Science 2011
2011 is shaping up to be a great year for science. Here's what to look forward to
Loud and Clear: 360 Degree Glass Speakers
Tapered glass speakers amplify a full 360 degrees of sound
FYI: Is It Safe to Walk Barefoot in New York City?
The obvious concern is that city sidewalks are dirty. And that’s a valid concern, says Daniel Howell, a biologist at...
The Terminator Scenario: Are We Giving Our Military Machines Too Much Power?
Even as we imagine the day when robots finally turn against us, scientists are at work on how best to control them
You Built What?! A Truck-Sized, Street-Legal Radio Flyer Wagon
The classic children's wagon, just...larger
Demystifying the Chevy Volt’s Mostly-Electric Engine
A look at the inner workings of GM's plug-in car
Frogs in Peril: A Race to Save a Threatened Frog With Risky Experimental Techniques
Scientists douse frogs with experimental bacteria to halt mass amphibian death
Sikorsky and Eurocopter Compete To Build Super-High-Speed Choppers
Who will build the fastest experimental helicopter?
What’s Next: Bodywave’s Scanner Tracks Brain Waves to Keep You Sharp
The new device can be worn on an arm or leg
