Technology
They Watched a YouTuber With Tourette’s—Then Adopted His...
Hundreds of people are displaying similar behaviors to that of YouTube star Jan Zimmermann. Do they have a disorder or something more...
You’re Not Alone: Monkeys Choke Under Pressure Too
Now you can blame the primate brain. And neuroscientists are eager for a deeper look.
Fleeing Disaster Is Hard. Climate Change Is Making It Harder
Hurricane Ida and California wildfires are two sides of the same coin: On a warmer planet, it’s getting harder to evacuate from extreme...
I’m Vaccinated. When Is It Safe to Take My Mask Off?
Mask guidance continues to change. Here’s what you need to know, depending on who you are, to protect yourself—and, most importantly,...
This Tiny Robot Mimics the Mantis Shrimp's Mighty Punch
Researchers built a miniature version of the crustacean to better understand the biomechanics of its legendary strike.
Should Kids Get Covid Shots Through Off-Label Prescriptions?
The CDC and FDA are begging docs not to jump the gun on giving children the shot before clinical trials can establish the risk of...
So … What If Aliens’ Quantum Computers Explain Dark Energy?
A wild thought experiment by Jaron Lanier and physicist Stephon Alexander concerning gravitons, virtual reality, and Incan khipu.
An Experimental Birth Control Attacks Sperm Like a Virus
Monoclonal antibodies have been touted for their potential to fight off infections like Covid-19. Could they be used as contraceptives...
The Delta Variant Is Making Covid a Pandemic of the Young
Children and teens have been spared the worst of the pandemic, but without vaccines they’re sitting ducks as the virus rages. What...
Nothing Can Eat Australia’s Cane Toads—So They Eat Each...
The species' relentless invasion of the continent has taken a turn towards cannibalism.
