Sunday, Dec 30, 2012 3:00 PM UTC
There may be no “earth-like” planets out there
Scientists love to theorize about habitable worlds. But it's premature to think they'd look anything like our own
Scientific American
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 7:44 PM UTC
Do we all secretly want the world to end?
Psychology suggests we're irresistibly drawn to dystopias -- and the satisfaction of a self-fulfilling prophecy
Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 5:37 PM UTC
Dave Brubeck is good for your brain
His music might not swing the way jazz "should," but it offers a unique set of biochemical pleasures
Topics:
Scientific American, Jazz, dave brubeck, Take Five, Music, Science, Brain Science
Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 7:18 PM UTC
Why don’t helmets prevent concussions?
Brain trauma has long plagued professional football and hockey -- and improvements in protective gear may not help VIDEO
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Video, Scientific American, Concussions, Hockey, Football, NFL
Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 5:00 PM UTC
Björk puts the rock in rock star
A look at the geological science behind the eccentric Icelandic singer's new music video VIDEO
Topics:
Björk, Mutual Core, Ferris Jabr, Geology, Scientific American, Science
Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 3:00 PM UTC
Are new doctors driving up health care expenses?
A new study shows that the best predictor of doctors' overall cost to the system is how long they've practiced
Topics:
Science, Health Care, Scientific American, Doctors, RAND Corporation
Friday, Oct 26, 2012 3:32 PM UTC
Bees in desperate need of ZZZs
Man isn't the only species suffering from insomnia. A new study reveals honeybees are prone to sleep deprivation
Topics:
Science, Scientific American, Biology, Honeybees, Sleep Deprivation, Insomnia
Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 6:15 PM UTC
Study: Sleep loss could cause weight gain
New analysis shows that even a few consecutive nights without six hours of shuteye can help feed obesity
Topics:
Science, Scientific American, Sleep, Weight Loss, Weight Gain
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 4:39 PM UTC
Singing fish worth listening to
Scientists have discovered that midshipman fish may hold the key to the evolution of vocal communication
Topics:
Vocal Communication, Big Mouth Billy Bass, The Little Mermaid, Alaska, Singing Fish, Scientific American, San Francisco, California, Neuroscience
Friday, Oct 12, 2012 4:48 PM UTC
Cockroaches: Smarter than you think
New research suggests that the insect's ancient ancestors possessed complex brains
Topics:
Science, nature, Scientific American, Cockroaches, Arthropods, Brains
Friday, Oct 5, 2012 10:01 PM UTC
Don’t mess with these mice
Scientists have discovered that African spiny mice can regenerate missing body parts. Predators, take note
Topics:
Starfish, Oysters, Spiny Mice, Scientific American, nature, Africa, Science, Salamanders
Thursday, Oct 4, 2012 7:28 PM UTC
Can we stop lies from becoming “facts”?
Using strategies like "de-biasing," scientists are working on concrete methods to prevent the spread of false info
Topics:
Lies, Dartmouth College, Climate Change, Scientific American, Politico, Barack Obama, Misinformation
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