Malaria Makes Mosquitoes Meaner

Malaria Makes Mosquitoes Meaner

Without mosquitoes, malaria wouldn't be able to infect humans. But in addition to hitching a ride, it now appears that the parasite also alters insect behavior — making infected mosquitoes thirstier for human blood. Like, a lot thirstier.Read more... … [Read more...]

This 1897 bicycle highway was supposed to be the future of transit

This 1897 bicycle highway was supposed to be the future of transit

At the close of the 19th century — just before cars made their appearance — a wealthy American businessman began construction on a private, for-profit bicycle superhighway that would stretch from Pasadena to Los Angeles. It almost got built. Read more... … [Read more...]

Revisiting Kepler’s Most Mind-Blowing Discoveries

Revisiting Kepler’s Most Mind-Blowing Discoveries

NASA’s Kepler space telescope is busted and it may never work normally again. But during its four years of exemplary service, the planet-hunting telescope provided astronomers with an unprecedented glimpse into the Milky Way. Here are the most incredible discoveries made by Kepler. Read more... … [Read more...]

Smoking Pot Offers Relief to the Lonely

Smoking Pot Offers Relief to the Lonely

This seems a bit counter-intuitive, but a new study has shown that marijuana protects people from the emotional pain of being socially excluded. Read more... … [Read more...]

The Biggest Explosion Ever Seen on the Moon!

The Biggest Explosion Ever Seen on the Moon!

Two months ago, a boulder-sized object smashed into the surface of the Moon. The resulting flash — which could be seen by the naked eye — was 10 times brighter than anything witnessed before.Read more... … [Read more...]

Chris Hadfield finds that home isn’t nearly as interesting as space

Poor Commander Hadfield. Without that wondrous zero gravity environment to work in, Earth has become a rather boring place. Read more... … [Read more...]