DNA Analysis Reveals Four Distinct Giraffe Species
By Katherine Lindemann Researchers have long recognized only a single species of giraffe, thought to be made up of several…
Year: 2016
The Secrets Behind Your Cat’s Crazy Time
Find out why domestic cats do some of the silly things they do and how we can help our pet cats lead happy and healthy lives.
Nanostructured Honeycomb Creates Electricity from Light
By Jonathan Trinastic @jptrinastic Zoom in to the nanometer scale—less than the width of a human hair—and you might think…
New Futuristic Fabrics to Keep Cool
By Katherine Lindemann Inspired by lithium batteries and kitchen plastic wrap, engineers at Stanford University have developed a plastic material…
How Do Shark Teeth Bite?
Shark teeth come in many shapes and sizes. Some are triangular, some have notches or curves, some are like spikes. How do they work?
Water Weeds Cleaning Up Oil Spills
Two water weeds have an amazing ability to absorb oil from contaminated water. Is this a new means of cleaning up oil spills?
Old Threats Still Endangering Right Whales
By Emily Rhode @riseandsci After decades of recovery from the brink of extinction, the North Atlantic right whale is once…
Can Sunny Days Prevent Sleepless Nights?
Sleepless nights? If you spend evenings in front of a screen, be sure to get plenty of sunlight, or your…
Sunlight, the Equitable Energy Source
There are potential benefits for everyone when governments support the advancement of solar technology and economic development plans that encourage its distribution.
Simon’s Cat Logic: What You Didn’t Know about Meal Time
By the Simon’s Cat Logic Team@SimonsCat Watch this episode and find out all the things you didn’t know about your…