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The Simple Science Behind One-Way Glass
Today's moment of science is inspired by the plethora of crime dramas. How do the one-way mirrors we see in these shows so often actually work?
The tr…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Having More Friends Means More Offspring for Male Chimps
We don’t usually think of friends in terms of what advantages they give us, although, if asked, most people would probably say that their friends add…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Twin Within
Are you a twin? No, well are you sure?
You could be a twin, but the twin is within, or a chimera.
The Lion-Goat-Dragon You
A chimera is a mythological b…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Ant with Metal in Its Mandibles
Animals are made mostly out of water, and of complex molecules centered around carbon atoms. But they also contain a surprising range of other substa…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Curious Babies
Curiosity killed the cat, but there’s no indication that it has the same effect on humans.
Curiosity in babies helps them learn about the world and m…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Do Salmon Leap?
Most of us are probably familiar with the image of salmon jumping upstream or over obstacles in the water. But why is it so common to see them leapin…
8 months ago
Moon Tan?
Could the moon ever cause a person to tan? It's not that strange of a question: after all, moonlight is reflected sunlight. And following that logic-…
8 months ago
Fruit Flies are Social Butterflies
There’s rarely just one fruit fly hovering over the browning bananas in your fruit bowl. That’s because fruit flies are social creatures, spending mo…
8 months ago