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Isabel Gil • February 26, 2026
Psychiatrists say it's an instinct to identify risks, passed down from our ancient ancestors
Charlie Wood • April 23, 2018
Saturn orbiter Cassini traveled nearly 5 billion miles on less than four tons of fuel
Shoshana Wodinsky • March 16, 2018
Here's why the herb drives cats crazy
Lucy Hicks • March 9, 2018
The biology behind the rare “tampon disease,” toxic shock syndrome
Brianna Abbott • February 21, 2018
Sobbing along with the radio might have an evolutionary advantage
Cici Zhang • September 13, 2017
Meet the mighty Madden-Julian Oscillation
Harrison Tasoff • March 20, 2017
The science behind the phenomenon devastating reefs worldwide
Marissa Shieh • January 4, 2017
Asking for a friend
Cici Zhang • December 19, 2016
Genetic and socio-cultural factors chip in to protect us from the burn — well some of us
Harrison Tasoff • December 9, 2016
Despite the name, the flavoring often has little in common with actual pumpkins.
Shira Polan • May 30, 2016
(Since “why, God, why!” is rhetorical)
Sandy Ong • May 2, 2016
Satellites and math help determine your location
Dyani Sabin • April 27, 2016
The science behind alcohol’s heat
Kelsey R. Kennedy • April 25, 2016
Juniper trees can change an entire landscape
Jeanette Ferrara • April 18, 2016
The science behind the hands free magic