Where real research meets online reaction—science stories that spark curiosity (and controversy).
My Tinder date slaughtered a chicken
And what I learned about urban farming along the way.
On Mar 7, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Famous scientists get sweet moves as fighting-game characters
Pixel art is back with a vengeance.
On Feb 29, 2016 by Aja Romano
The 5 best TED Talks to break you out of your February slump
Soak up their knowledge before they disappear.
On Feb 24, 2016 by Amrita Khalid
What it’s like to be on the autism spectrum, in comics
Sometimes it’s a drag, but Siara Hughes wouldn’t change a thing.
On Feb 17, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Science re-confirms that late-night social-media use is bad for your health
There’s a connection between the two, but there’s more to it than simple cause-and-effect.
On Jan 29, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
Scientists rediscover Jerdon’s tree frogs, previously believed extinct
A discovery more than 100 years in the making.
On Jan 21, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
What being ‘Facebook official’ says about your relationship
In short, you’re in it for the long haul
On Dec 17, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Astronomers explain what’s wrong (and right) with the science in ‘Star Wars’
Space really doesn’t work like this.
On Dec 14, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
AsapSCIENCE parodied ‘Star Wars’ music with an a cappella tribute to the sciences
Chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics receive an awesome science fiction tribute.
On Dec 8, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw
Scientists: Does holding your hand out a car window feel like cupping breasts?
Apparently, this is a thing in Japan.
On Dec 4, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Here’s why you should stop scaring your cat with cucumbers
Not cool, guys.
On Nov 20, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
This teen just won $400,000 for explaining the theory of relativity
The money will go toward scholarships, teaching, and the school.
On Nov 11, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Are naturally cured and smoked bacons better for you?
Bacon is an American treasure, so where do we go from here?
On Nov 1, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
What you need to know about the link between bacon and cancer
Making sense of today’s big news from the World Health Organization.
On Oct 26, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
6 YouTube videos that will explain women’s periods for you
From pregnancy scares to toxic shock syndrome, we’ve covered it all.
On Oct 23, 2015 by Catherine Scott
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