This Week: Death of the mastadon
In the News: Antarctic ozone hole: 10th largest on record!
Coming Thursday: Return of the wild: Coyotes, bears and turkeys are back!
Tyrannosaurus rex was no sprinter, new biomechanical study finds.
Moon was formed by impact of Theia with Earth. How do we know this, and why might we care?
How violins make sound. And why the ear is the world’s most sophisticated spectrum analyzer.
Giant volcano at Yellowstone erupts on schedule. The last eruption covered about 20 states with ash. If Yellowstone blows, think big: Think REALLY BIG!
So what’s the deal with the simple water spider? This eight-legged marvel speeds across the water fast enough to escape predators, find prey, and chase off intruding spiders. But how does it move? It must be pushing the water backwards, but what is doing the pushing?
After 100 years, scientists are still proving the old man right. Why was he able to do what others could not? The origins of scientific genius, explored by the average minds at The Why Files…
New, large radio telescope gets better view of the universe. Want to tune in?
Are air bags dangerous if used properly? How do air bags work, and why are they being used on Mars?
Apnea treatment = Golfer’s glory?
Internet: The fastest teacher?
Untangling cancer’s genetic trajectory
How many galaxies have humans discovered?