Think Cities Have Pothole Problems Now? Just Wait
Cold, heat, stress and moisture are some of asphalt's worst enemies. Roads are likely to see more damage as climate change brings higher temperatures and more extreme weather swings. ...read more
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Is Life Expectancy Written in Our DNA?
DNA methylation provides clues about how long a person or animal is likely to live. Could it be harnessed to slow the aging process? ...read more
Why Are There No Crash Test Dummies That Represent Average Women?
Most vehicle-crash safety tests use a female dummy that's 4-foot-11 and 108 pounds. But she's still based on the male body type, and she isn't put in the driver's seat for front-impact starred-safety tests. ...read more
How Radon Might Be Impacting Your Health — and What to Do About It
With an increase in the amount of time spent at home due to COVID-19, testing for radon is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk of exposure. ...read more
Geology of a Formerly Wet Planet at the Mars Perseverance Rover Landing Site
If all goes well, NASA will land the most sophisticated rover ever on Mars this week. Why is it a good spot to look for the signs of past life? ...read more
Panpsychism: The Trippy Theory That Everything From Bananas to Bicycles Are Conscious
Do inanimate objects have a mental life? Probably not, but the question isn’t quite as absurd as it sounds. ...read more
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How Hot Will Climate Change Make the Earth By the Year 2100?
Our planet gets a little warmer every year. But the extent of global warming is still up to us to decide. ...read more
Most People Aren’t Climate Scientists. We Should Talk About Climate Change Anyway
Most Americans don’t talk about climate change. But many experts think that getting communities involved in climate science is the best path forward. ...read more
5 Plants With Medicinal Properties in Your Own Backyard
The plants in your backyard aren't just nice to look at. Some may also hold some surprising medicinal uses. ...read more