Captain Kirk may have had it right
You need to get the USS Enterprise across the galaxy in minimal time. What to you do? Why, use the warp drive, of course! Bending the fabric of time and […]
Two new zoo additions: A panda and a… liliger?
Yes, you read that correctly. It’s LIliger, not liger. And it’s what you get when a lion mates with a liger. The cub, named Kiara, was born last month in […]
Dear cilantro-haters: Yes, it actually is your fault
It’s been relatively common knowledge that your affinity/dislike for cilantro is determined by your genetic makeup. That is, until now. Two studies came out this week about our taste buds […]
There’s nothing silly about a golden goose
Scientists are in the business of discovery, even if it’s not what they set out to find. For example, Charles Townes worked much of his life as a researcher for […]
“Potentially hazardous asteroid” to pass by Earth tonight
In case you’re not interested in watching the Bears whoop Green Bay tonight, there’s a possibly more spectacular show taking place in the sky. PHA 2012 QG42 (the PGA means […]
Washington says goodbye to Neil Armstrong
It was a somber but grand send-off for one of the world’s most intrepid explorers. Friends and family gathered at the National Cathedral today to honor late astronaut Neil Armstrong. […]
An Eden of biodiversity
Want to discover more species than you ever thought possible? Madidi National Park in Bolivia is the place for you. According to a study just released by the Wildlife Conservation […]
VIDEO: Why do cats land on their feet?
Finally, an internet cat video that doesn’t involve a pudgy tom trying to squeeze himself into boxes (no offense, Maru, you’re adorable). This time I’m talking about Gigi, the somewhat […]
Stem cells cure deafness in gerbils
Tiny creatures have led to a big breakthrough in stem cell therapy research. Dr. Marcelo Rivolta and his team at the University of Sheffield in England were able to moderately, […]
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