Science of Sloshing: Why Foam is Important
Have you noticed that adding foam to the top of a coffee makes walking with it easier? Foam reduces sloshing…
Month: February 2015
Nature’s Medicine Cabinet for Sick Bees
By Kate Stone Around the world, honey bees are in decline and under constant threat from parasites. This ongoing problem…
Life on Earth May Be Older than We Thought
Life on our planet could be at least one billion years older than previously thought, according to new geological research…
Planet Earth’s Control Panel
This planet earth control panel infographic is the work of the fabulous Eleanor Lutz. Lutz is a Seattle-based graphic designer…
Psychology of Valentine’s Day Gifts
Research says that if you want to give a Valentine’s Day gift, choose something that the recipient will enjoy. Don’t try to show off.
Walk While You Work: Do treadmill desks help?
Treadmill desks help sedentary office workers get out of their chairs and get moving, but researchers at Oregon State University…
Tuna Stay Warm with Cold Hearts
The heart of a bluefin tuna keeps pumping during extreme temperature changes that would stop a human heart, according to…
Dialing in Blood Tests with a Smartphone
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a low-cost smartphone accessory that tests for infectious diseases — HIV and syphilis —…
How the Brain Can Control Robotics
We recently reported on new technology that enables amputees and other disabled people to control robotic arms with their brains.…
Virus DNA in Humans: What’s in Your Genes?
We all carry remnants of DNA from viruses that infected our ancestors millions of years ago. In fact, all mammals…