Tag: science
The Mystery of How Quasicrystals Form
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.Since their discovery in 1982, exotic materials known as quasicrystals have bedeviled physicists and chemists....
A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand’s annual bird election
WELLINGTON – New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds and cute, puffball robins. This year’s winner was a...
Could These Eye Drops End the Need for Reading Glasses?
The Stats don’t lie: after age 65, most people will struggle to focus visually on close-up objects. You might have seen this among your...
Science with Sarah: Apple juice slushies
Observe this change in state of matter and cool down, too! Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment above!Hello parents, teachers and students!...
The World’s Oceans Are Hurtling Toward Breaking Point
For life on Earth, the oceans are essential. Not only do they supply us with food and resources, they also play a big role...
How athletic trainers use science to shield athletes from the heat
SAN ANTONIO – As fall approaches in South Texas, high school stadiums come alive with cheers, marching bands and the cadence of football.But it’s...
Crispr Offers New Hope for Treating Diabetes
Crispr gene-editing technology has demonstrated its revolutionary potential in recent years: It has been used to treat rare diseases, to adapt crops to withstand...
Study links world’s top oil and gas firms to 200 ‘more intense’ heatwaves – Carbon Brief
Global warming linked to the world’s biggest oil...
Science with Sarah: Oobleck Slime
Watch the video of Sarah’s science experiment at Mora Elementary in the video aboveHello parents, teachers and students! If you’re looking for a...
How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on September 7
On the evening of September 7, the second (and final) total lunar eclipse of the year will take place—serving up the striking sight of...
