Science

Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart spins science into sound

Hart makes music from the universe.

On Jul 4, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Why the first U.S. measles death in 12 years is such a big deal

It’s not just because it’s the first one in 12 years.

On Jul 3, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Celebrate the beautiful, terrifying world of polychaete worms

Thankfully these worms mostly live in the ocean.

On Jul 2, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

The definitive guide to understanding science on the Internet

Knowledge is power.

On Jul 1, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Everyone on Earth is getting an extra second today

Here’s why.

On Jun 30, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Glowing, cyanide-packed millipedes are the perfect nightmare fuel

Awesome and totally terrifying.

On Jun 28, 2015 by [email protected]

Why Cephalopod Week blows Shark Week out of the water

You might actually learn something from #CephalopodWeek.

On Jun 26, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Jon Stewart loves watching Republicans squirm at the Pope’s climate activism

The angrier they get, the happier he feels.

On Jun 26, 2015 by Eric Geller

Giant lake vortex opens up in Texas

It was large enough to swallow up a boat.

On Jun 25, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Scientists discover head of extinct worm Hallucigenia

They put a pretty cute face on this otherwise terrifyingly bizarre creature.

On Jun 25, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Your sleeping habits are terrible—do this instead

Put down the phone and get some sleep, man.

On Jun 24, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

An upcoming documentary is spreading dangerous lies about birth control

Many claim that hormonal contraception is dangerous. But in reality, it’s quite safe and effective.

On Jun 23, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

The science behind why we always miss what’s under our noses

On the case with a curated rundown of YouTube explainers.

On Jun 18, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Chris Pratt talks to paleontologist Jack Horner about ‘Jurassic World’

Monsters, asteroids, and fossilized poop.

On Jun 18, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

Finally, scientific proof that cat videos are good for you

The purrfect excuse to procrastinate!

On Jun 18, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay