Feb 04 New link between Zika virus and microcephaly is found in Brazil By Katie Worth, FRONTLINE Researchers say they've found some of the clearest evidence yet of a direct connection between Zika virus and microcephaly, a condition afflicting fetuses and newborns in Brazil. Continue reading
Jan 27 7 DIY experiments you and rapper B.o.B can do to prove Earth is round By Nsikan Akpan Because apparently it’s still an open debate...?… Continue reading
Jan 13 How cops used virtual reality to recreate Tamir Rice, San Bernardino shootings By Nsikan Akpan 3D laser scanners and virtual reality has been an emerging player in police investigations, such as with Tamir Rice and San Bernardino. But at trial, do these realistic depictions always show every point of view. Continue reading
Jan 06 If you get chikungunya this summer, maybe blame El Niño By Nsikan Akpan El Niño has a history of favoring tropical disease in the U.S. With chikungunya and Zika virus knocking on the door, scientists describe what might be in store for the U.S. next year. Continue reading
Dec 22 What made this week’s SpaceX rocket landing historic By Nsikan Akpan SpaceX successfully landed its Falcon 9 rocket booster late Monday. Here's why should you care. Continue reading
Dec 16 This app spots earthquakes before seismic reports By Nsikan Akpan The LastQuake app uses Internet virality to detect earthquakes before official seismic reports. Continue reading
Dec 09 Don’t blame grandma yet, but your asthma may be her fault By Nsikan Akpan Emerging research into epigenetics may rewrite the fates of those dealing with diseases like asthma, schizophrenia and obesity. Continue reading
Dec 02 Why the Paris talks won’t prevent 2 degrees of global warming By Nsikan Akpan, William Brangham, Eric Osman Only one action could prevent the world from surpassing 2 degrees of global warming, but does this benchmark even matter?… Continue reading
Nov 25 TVs, radar guns and other technologies linked to Einstein’s theories of relativity By Nsikan Akpan If you’ve ever received a speeding ticket, you can thank Albert Einstein. Continue reading
Nov 11 7 sounds in nature that humans rarely hear By Nsikan Akpan From koala moans to sand dune groans. Continue reading