Cancer, Juries, and Scientific Certainty: The Monsanto Roundup Ruling Explained
17 August 2018 Juries sometimes render verdicts on scientific questions, but that doesn’t mean their verdict is always accepted by the scientific community at large.
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Should You Feed ‘Starving Bees’ Sugar Water?
4 August 2018 Experts urge that no one other than trained beekeepers maintaining colonies during a dearth of nectar should provide bees with sugar water.
Is This Really How Margarine Is Made?
1 August 2018 An intentionally scary infographic gets most, but not all, of the facts right about margarine production.
Fissure Opens Up Near Yellowstone, Causing Park Closures and Irresponsible Headlines
18 July 2018 The Yellowstone-Grand Teton National Park area is among the most geologically active in the country. That activity does not mean a super eruption is imminent.
NASA Releases Stunning Photograph of the ‘Chaotic Clouds of Jupiter’
26 June 2018 NASA’s latest image of Jupiter is the most mesmerizing picture of our solar system's gas giant yet.
The Truth About ‘Earthquakes’ Caused By Jubilant Sports Fans
19 June 2018 Headlines regarding the seismic potential of sports fans are largely meaningless from a scientific standpoint.
Could a Blue Whale’s Gas Bubble Contain a Horse?
1 June 2018 This story, like the feeding behavior of the animal in question, is a deep dive.
Why Does This Recording of ‘Laurel’ Sound Like ‘Yanny’ to Some People?
16 May 2018 From a factual standpoint, the audio is a recording of the word "laurel," but that hasn’t stopped some from hearing it differently.
What is ‘Thunder Fever’?
15 May 2018 While the term itself is not recognized by any scientific body, thunderstorm-associated asthma is a real and sometimes dangerous phenomenon.
Can Monster Energy Drink Remove Grime ‘Better Than Brake Cleaner’?
12 May 2018 A video shows a can of the liquid outperforming brake cleaner on a grimy workbench; scientifically, we have no reason to doubt the video.
Ten Things Science Did Not Say in 2017
30 December 2017 Science denialism, clickbait headlines, and absurd pseudoscience: Our favorite science debunkings from 2017.
SpaceX Rocket Launch Baffles, Scares Southern California Residents
24 December 2017 Many Angelenos didn’t know that a rocket launch was taking place nearby, leading many to think they were witnessing a missile attack or an extraterrestrial visit.
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