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Scraps of ancient textiles found - Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Flax, the basis for linen, was spun and dyed, and lost in the mud. More than 30,000 years later, microscopic flax fibers provide the first cord in archeological history.



The sounds of sax - Thursday, February 7th, 2008

New study shows that controlling throat shape helps pro players hit the high notes that elude amateurs.



Toddler’s “vocabulary explosion,” explained - Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

A toddler suddenly begins to learn 10 words a day. Does this reflect some innate genius for language, or could it have a less dramatic explanation? New research de-glamorizes the vocab explosion.



Lovable Loot: Vaunted Vase Heads “Home” - Thursday, February 9th, 2006

Museum returns a priceless classic vase to Italy. What’s at the root of obtaining ancient loot? Where should we draw the line? Does it make sense for big museums to keep artifacts, or should it all go back to source countries?



Old Is Beautiful. Ancient Script Found - Thursday, January 5th, 2006

Who invented writing in the New World? New find in Guatemala may give credit to the Mayans, even though this is probably not the first Mayan writing.



Bookin’ science: Best of the batch. - Thursday, October 6th, 2005

If (gasp!) the subject is too big for a Whyfile, hit the books. Here, we review four great science books, on evolution, environment, fighting nature, and discovering motherly love.



Movies Show Scientists: What Do We Learn? - Friday, January 11th, 2002

A Beautiful Mind raises the issue: How are mathematicians and scientists portrayed in movies and film? We dig white coats on silver screens.



Violin Physics Explained - Thursday, September 27th, 2001

How violins make sound. And why the ear is the world’s most sophisticated spectrum analyzer.



Africa: Scientific Advances - Thursday, June 7th, 2001

African science produces cancer drug, dust, rain and desertification and linguist Joseph Greenberg.



Music as Science and Art - Thursday, June 22nd, 2000

Birdsong: Inspiration for Mozart? The chorus of frogs. Playing an ancient flute


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