Where real research meets online reaction—science stories that spark curiosity (and controversy).
Slow-motion video of a hammer hitting mirror reveals something amazing
It’s straight out of The Matrix.
On Aug 30, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Ever wonder what the heck lint actually is?
Consider this a courtesy reminder to clear the lint from your dryer filter.
Reddit’s r/AskHistorians goes all-in on the ‘Back to the Future III’ train scene
‘Do you think it’s possible to get it up to… 90?’
On Aug 26, 2016 by April Siese
This is how your brain deals with language while on LSD
It seems to affect what’s known as a ‘semantic network.’
On Aug 23, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Astrophysicist flame-roasts climate change denier who told her to learn some science
He’s a glutton for burns.
On Aug 18, 2016 by Jay Hathaway
How many calories do you burn playing Pokémon Go?
Depends on how much you Pokéstop-and-go
On Jul 26, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Mice with weak immune systems are more socially isolated, study finds
The study has implications for autism-spectrum disorders.
On Jul 18, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
NASA just cracked a great nerd joke 400 years in the making
Oh NASA, never change.
On Jul 5, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
The science of bird farts
How much air does a swallow swallow when a swallow swallows air?
On Jun 14, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
No, those Japanese high school students didn’t invent shell-less chicken hatching
We’ve been doing this for DECADES.
On Jun 7, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Despite overwhelming support, ‘Boaty McBoatface’ is dead
Why did they even bother to ask?
On Apr 19, 2016 by David Britton
How the Internet is changing the English language
But do you even GAF, bro?
On Apr 17, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
2 engineering students started one of the coolest new jewelry shops on the Internet
Sci Chic is awesome and educational.
On Apr 7, 2016 by Lisa Granshaw
How an episode of YouTube’s ‘SciShow’ launched a real scientific investigation
An episode on Lake Hillier inspired researchers to study it.
On Mar 20, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Science magazine writer fired after controversial story
Behind the ‘breakdown of trust.’
On Mar 12, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
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