Science Jul 13 Culture, not biology, decides the difference between music and noise A new study shows only cultures previously exposed to western music form opinions on consonance and dissonance, an element of music theory that establishes consonant chords as more aurally pleasing… By Lora Strum
Science Jun 22 It could take centuries for EPA to test all the unregulated chemicals under a new landmark bill Synthetic chemicals surround us. They’re in our takeout containers, children’s toys, furniture and clothes. You might think the government has carefully reviewed every chemical for safety before it hits the market. But it hasn’t. By Mark Scialla
Science Jun 16 This computer algorithm might be able to predict the next ISIS attack Want to stop an ISIS attack? Don’t start with lone wolves, according to new computer analysis of pro-ISIS groups on social media. By Nsikan Akpan
Science Jun 09 What a smell looks like Smells are normally invisible, but this lab in Colorado uses lasers to bring odors to life. The research is part of a nationwide project to build a robot that can smell. By Nsikan Akpan, Matt Ehrichs
Jun 02 The secret things you give away through your phone metadata By Nsikan Akpan Two studies explain exactly what people can learn from your metadata...and how to stop them. Continue reading
May 25 Fossilized bubbles could expand our search for habitable planets By Nsikan Akpan Bubbles buried in ancient lava on Earth may guide the search of habitable exoplanets. Continue reading
May 18 How many Zika-infected infants will develop microcephaly and other FAQs By Nsikan Akpan An outbreak detective squad from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention offers the latest insights on Zika virus. Continue reading
May 11 Can our bodies handle the hyperloop? By Nsikan Akpan The hyperloop wants to transport people at near supersonic speeds. An engineer and a NASA doctor explain if the human body can cope. Continue reading
May 04 After shocking die-off, Oregon sea stars stage an epic comeback By Nsikan Akpan Two years after a wasting outbreak, baby purple sea stars are back in record numbers along the Oregon coast, but is the epidemic truly over?… Continue reading