Nuclear weapons didn’t end World War II!
A new book makes a compelling case that nuclear bombs don't deter future warfare
Monday, Jan 14, 2013 5:30 PM UTC 84All Salon Scientific American
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Astronomers may have found the oldest star in the universe
HD 140283 is at least 13 billion years old and was likely formed shortly after the Big Bang
Saturday, Jan 12, 2013 5:00 PM UTC 10Life Scientific American, Stars
Disgusting science: Fake poop offers cure for uncontrollable diarrhea
You can't make this crap up -- or maybe you can! Synthetic feces could be used to treat bacterial infections
Thursday, Jan 10, 2013 5:10 PM UTCLife Scientific American, Feces
Driving drowsy is more dangerous than you’d think
New research suggests that nearly a third of fatal accidents involve fatigued drivers
Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 11:54 PM UTCLife Scientific American, driving
How much alcohol is safe for expectant mothers?
The odd drink is unlikely to harm most infants, but we can't fully measure alcohol's effect on the developing brain
Saturday, Jan 5, 2013 3:00 PM UTCLife Scientific American, Alcohol
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
Sunday, Dec 30, 2012 3:00 PM UTC 54Life Scientific American, Earth
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
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 7:44 PM UTC 10Life Scientific American, Dystopia
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
Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 5:37 PM UTCLife Scientific American, Jazz
Why don’t helmets prevent concussions?
Brain trauma has long plagued professional football and hockey -- and improvements in protective gear may not help VIDEO
Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 7:18 PM UTC 10Entertainment Video, Scientific American
Björk puts the rock in rock star
A look at the geological science behind the eccentric Icelandic singer's new music video VIDEO
Saturday, Nov 17, 2012 5:00 PM UTCLife Björk, Mutual Core, Ferris Jabr
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
Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 3:00 PM UTCLife Science, Health Care
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
Friday, Oct 26, 2012 3:32 PM UTCLife Science, Scientific American
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
Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 6:15 PM UTCLife Science, Scientific American
Singing fish worth listening to
Scientists have discovered that midshipman fish may hold the key to the evolution of vocal communication
Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 4:39 PM UTCLife Vocal Communication
Cockroaches: Smarter than you think
New research suggests that the insect's ancient ancestors possessed complex brains
Friday, Oct 12, 2012 4:48 PM UTCLife Science, nature
Don’t mess with these mice
Scientists have discovered that African spiny mice can regenerate missing body parts. Predators, take note
Friday, Oct 5, 2012 10:01 PM UTCLife Starfish, Oysters, Spiny Mice
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
Thursday, Oct 4, 2012 7:28 PM UTCLife Lies, Dartmouth College
Can technology save us from obesity?
New devices like the Zamzee allow us to measure -- and incrementally increase -- our levels of physical activity
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012 3:29 PM UTCLife Science, Obesity
Evolution and the mind: An author’s response
New Yorker contributor and former executive editor of the Economist Anthony Gottlieb answers his critic
Friday, Sep 21, 2012 10:48 PM UTC 18Life Neuroscience, Evolution
Where does gluttony come from?
Scientists have traced the region of the brain responsible for intense overeating
Friday, Sep 21, 2012 8:33 PM UTCLife Mice, Biology, Gluttony
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