Where real research meets online reaction—science stories that spark curiosity (and controversy).
Can you fart your way to the moon?
It’s not like it’s rocket science… wait.
On Apr 9, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey
Physics teacher demonstrating inertia accidentally gets hit in painful place
Yes, this looks very educational.
On Apr 1, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Science has an answer to the debate over the color of that infamous dress
There’s a reason why some people see blue and black while others see white and gold.
On Feb 27, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw
Here’s what Earth’s gravitational field and potatoes have in common
Today we’re going to talk about gravity. And potatoes.
On Feb 11, 2015 by Aja Romano
How a pair of astrophysicists are defying expectations with a science fashion blog
STARtorialist is all about love for science and fashion.
On Jan 23, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw
Nebraska man is building a ‘Star Trek’ warp drive in his garage
Make it so, Mr. Pares.
On Dec 30, 2014 by Mike Fenn
What are these odd sea creatures washing up on California beaches?
No, they’re not jellyfish.
On Aug 28, 2014 by Marissa Fessenden
Behold the first galaxies that shaped our early universe
This simulation from the Georgia Institute of Technology sheds light on the early universe.
On Jul 24, 2014 by Marissa Fessenden
Horrifying video offers a tour of tapeworm-infected man
A BBC reporter gave tapeworms their 15 minutes of fame.
On Jun 18, 2014 by Marissa Fessenden
Can you find the love of your life with a gene-matching app?
Expect to get a ton of sketchy messages complimenting your sexy neurotransmitters.
On May 26, 2014 by EJ Dickson
Harry Potter fans win a contest to name ‘soul-sucking’ wasp after Dementors
Dementors are now real—and they’re coming to sting your soul.
On May 8, 2014 by Aja Romano
This website tells you if your face is gay
Gaydar is just a webcam click away.
On Feb 20, 2014 by EJ Dickson
Your wireless router could be murdering your houseplants
Are you slowly killing your plants? Probably! But there might be a reason (other than neglect) why they’re all yellow.
On Dec 16, 2013 by Sarah Weber
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye are best friends
Do they have slumber parties at the planetarium? Can we be invited?
On Nov 6, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski
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