From the bellies of flies
…comes an impressive DNA catalogue. Researchers are now turning to flesh-eating flies to get a better idea of the numbers and species of mammals in more remote areas. Scientists at Robert […]
Being curious is a good thing
Since our target here at Scientific Chicago is for the curious minded Chicagoan, it would be hard to ignore WBEZ’s series Curious City, where reporters explore questions Chicagoans have always had […]
How we taste with our eyes
Some people might scoff at the concept of “presentation” when it comes to food. But the fact is, looks matter. Even the color of the plate or cup can change […]
Moons having moons
The moon orbits the Earth, but what orbits the moon? Nothing… for now. NASA has expressed interest in giving the moon a moon of its own, and both the how and […]
Eruptions flare on the sun
Even the sun threw a little party on New Years’ Eve. If you can call a massive solar flare accelerated by the sun’s magnetic field a party… which we do. […]
Science only adds…
Let’s kick off the new year with some beauty rendered more beautiful through the lens of science. Animator and director Fraser Davidson created a video around a clip of theoretical […]
Birds get emotional, too
There are people who cry at the opera. Maybe you get a touch of euphoria when you hear Elton John on the radio. Or perhaps you sob hysterically every time […]
The threat lurking in… Brussels sprouts?
Kind of late warning, but doctors are concerned about all the reckless consumption of Brussels sprouts over the holidays, especially after a man overdosed on the little cabbages last Christmas. But […]
A fishy situation
It’s no secret that as Americans, we play with our food… genetically, that is. The monster-sized salmon bred by AquAdvantage is apparently okay for us to eat, but there are other […]
West Antarctica heating up fast
The Emperor penguins may need to invest in some sunscreen. West Antarctica is warming up twice as fast as scientists previously thought. Researchers from Ohio State University have been looking […]
