science
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Why Did Donald Trump Get Elected? Ask the Bees
Opinion: The way bees choose their nests offers important lessons about how humans elect presidents.
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The Fail-Safe Science of Delicious Crispy Chicken
A little extra effort for a whole lot of pay-off.
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New Zealand, the Kardashians, and the Battle to Control Manuka Honey
Chemists aren’t convinced there’s any meaningful difference between Manūka honey from New Zealand and Australia. But the Kiwis beg to differ.
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A Russian Cargo Ship Burns Up, But ISS Astronauts Won’t Go Hungry
They still have plenty of snacks.
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Pull a Car From a Ditch With the Super-Strength of Physics
If you ever need to pull a heavy object with a rope, there is a simple physics trick that can give you greater tension.
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Steam Explosions Rock New Zealand’s Rotorua Caldera
Steam explosions rocked the shores of Lake Rotorua in New Zealand for the first time in 15 years.
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The Neuroscientist Who’s Building a Better Memory for Humans
Ted Berger's implant electrically stimulates the brain to form memories—at least in rats and monkeys. And now, he’s testing one that could work in humans.
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No, Gotham, That’s Not How Tightropes Work
In this scene from Gotham, Bruce Wayne holds a tight rope for Selina. It turns out this might be much more difficult than it looks.
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Check Out the ExoMars Orbiter’s Beautiful First Pics
Last week, the ESA's new Martian orbiter started sending back its first images of the Red Planet.
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Kratom: The Bitter Plant That Could Help Opioid Addicts—if the DEA Doesn’t Ban It
The DEA is considering regulating an herb called kratom using its strictest regulations. However, many users say this plant helps them stay off harder drugs.
