By David Marchese – NY Times “Neil deGrasse Tyson is perhaps the country’s best-known popularizer of science. The astrophysicist, who … More
Tag: Science
Scientists Accidentally Bred the Fish Version of a Liger
By Annie Roth – July 15, 2020, Science Magazine “American paddlefish and Russian sturgeon were not supposed to be … More
How Do Flying Snakes Glide Through the Air? ‘It’s Hard to Believe’
As they wiggle and undulate, the snakes are transforming their bodies for flight. David Waldstein – Trilobites – 1 July … More
DNA from ancient Irish tomb reveals incest and an elite class that ruled early farmers
Andrew Curry – Science Magazine – June 17, 2020 “Twenty-five kilometers north of Dublin, a masterpiece of Stone Age engineering … More
Ancient Yet Cosmopolitan-Our Ancestors
Art, adornment and sophisticated hunting technologies flourished not only in prehistoric Europe but across the globe Gaia Vince – Aeon … More
How Humanity Has Unleashed a Flood of Zoonotic Diseases
As we degrade animal habitats, reduce biodiversity and reach ever deeper into the wilderness for resources, we’re all but certain … More
Hummingbirds see colors we can’t even imagine
The tiny birds’ ability to see colors outside the rainbow is “one of the most exciting things I’ve ever witnessed,” … More
WD – 40. Who Knew?
Some of the most popular uses of WD-40 include cleaning tools, fixing squeaky hinges, lubricating sticky drawers or wheels, and … More
The End of College as We Knew It?
Restaurants get eulogies. Airlines get bailouts. Shakespeare gets kicked when he’s down. Frank Bruni – Opinion Piece – NY Times … More
John E. Randall, Ichthyologist Extraordinaire, Dies at 95
NY Times – Science – 30 May 2020 “He swam the world’s oceans, identified hundreds of new fish species and … More
