Scientists turn pee into power
With conventional fuel cells as their model, researchers learned to use similar chemical reactions to make a fuel from microbes in pee.
Book Review: Behind the Quest for Eternal Life
In “The Price of Immortality,” author Peter Ward weighs products, promises, and scientific advances on their relative likelihood of...
“Spooky” quantum biology might cause your DNA to mutate
Who knew theoretical physics could reach out and touch us?
Why Whale Poop Matters More Than You Might Think
A new paper in Nature suggest whales poop a lot. That’s great news! When a journalist follows a specific beat, they develop a network of...
Should Plants and Animals that Relocate Because of Climate Change be Considered Invasive?
Some researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach when it comes to flora and fauna that adjust their range to accommodate a...
Dandelion Seeds as Brilliant Parachutes
This is another fun summary of a math heavy paper for SIAM News. It is about dandelion seeds and fluid mechanics. Basically it says that...
You Might Have Sunscreen In Your Blood — But Don't Freak Out Just Yet
This article for InStyle is an example of the importance of maintaining good relationships. Last year I spent a good deal of time...
How Sniffing Poop Helps Monkeys Stay Healthy
Like humans, mandrills of central Africa have strategies to avoid getting sick.
