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Why Science Is a Non-Issue in the Election…Again
How science stacks up against other issues discussed and debated on the campaign trail.
Its Budget Sunk, Undersea Lab May Have to Surface
Now that federal funds have dried up, Florida’s Aquarius undersea lab faces an uncertain future.
Melting the World’s Biggest Ice Cube
As Antarctica warms, its ice sheets are sliding into the ocean–raising sea levels across the globe.
Neuroscientist Turned Crime Solver in Perception
A schizophrenic neuroscience professor is TV’s newest nerdy crimefighter.
Sniffing Out the Science Behind Sports Doping
The cat and mouse game between drug-taking athletes and scientists trying to catch them.
Getting High: Physics of the Fosbury Flop
The world record for the high jump is just over 8 feet–that’s like leaping over a stop sign.
Technology Could Give Athletes an Edge at Olympic Park
From aerodynamic bikes to “fast pools,†a look at how technology impacts sporting success.
Myths and Tips on Keeping Your Cool This Summer
Think caffeine dehydrates you? Or that you can’t get too much water on a hot day? Douglas Casa, of the Korey Stringer Institute, sets the record straight.
What Happens When Scientists Get It Wrong?
When a controversial paper comes out, skeptical scientists can attempt to replicate the study. But how many scientists have the time–and money–to police bad science?