The landmine detecting technology of the future may be…mice?
Yes, we’re talking about mice again. Turns out these little fellows have a whole host of complex and extraordinary abilities, and one of those is sniffing TNT. Scientists are working […]
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Mouse romance may involve sing-offs
Babe may have been onto something with its Greek chorus of singing mice. The common house or prairie mouse can’t warble “Blue Moon,” nor can any mouse for that matter, […]
What do Titan and a warm loaf of bread have in common?
“Hot cross bun” marks found on Saturn’s moon Titan may be there for very similar reasons as the cracks we find on top of baked bread. NASA’s Cassini probe orbiting […]
How a coffee machine can help dementia
Imagine if your percolator could monitor your mental health. Or your pill box could report back to your doctor if you’re forgetting your medications. That’s the goal in mind for neuroscientist […]
Another Earth?
Not quite, but Alpha Centauri Bb is giving scientists hope. Alpha Centauri, located in the star Centaurus, is actually the closest star to our sun… well, technically it’s three stars, […]
How the web is changing technology…no, not the internet
If Charlotte the spider were more than a children’s book character, she might one day be able to get a job in Silicon Valley. That’s because scientists and tech researchers […]
Want an air pollution reading? Go fly a kite
Kites inhabit so many niches within our lives. For some cultures in China and Afghanistan, flying a kite is an important historic tradition. In science, you might associate them with […]
Assassin virus could treat acne
It’s so common, it’s almost a universal experience of growing up. Acne is often the bane of a teenager’s existence, leading an already-unsure and uncomfortable kid to feel even less […]
Can people taste sinus infections?
It sounds disgusting to put it that way, but it’s actually an effective way to prevent the nasty clog in your sinus cavities. There’s one catch: You have to be […]
Someone lost an eyeball
…And it’s definitely not a human. A massive blue-hued eyeball washed ashore in Pompano Beach, Florida where it was found by local resident Gino Covacci. Covacci put the grapefuit-sized organ into […]
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