To improve auto coatings, new tests do more than scratch the surface
Data from new suite of tests could eventually help your vehicle's exterior better defend itself against dings, dents, scratches and things that go bump...
Scientists Gave MDMA to Octopuses—and What Happened Was Profound
When humans take the drug MDMA, versions of which are known as molly or ecstasy, they commonly feel very happy, extraverted, and particularly interested...
The Best Singapore Travel Tips From Our Readers
Like Tom Waits, we sailed this week to Singapore. We asked for your best travel tips for the tropical island city-state, and you gave...
How to Impress the Robot Reading Your Résumé
While you’re perfecting your résumé and cover letter with the hiring manager of your dream company in mind, you may be interested to know...
The New Halloween Is Part Nostalgic, Part Original, and All Fantastic
The latest entry in the Halloween franchise is both a dazzling tribute to the original film as well as a unique, standalone story. It’s...
Samsung’s New Galaxy Watch Comes So Close to Delivering the Modern Wearable Dream
Divorce yourself from the far out scifi depictions and crazy nerd dreams of what a smartwatch is supposed to be for just a second,...
Mathematics meets biology to uncover unexpected biorhythms
A novel mathematical approach has uncovered that some animal cells have robust 12-hour cycles of genetic activity, in addition to circadian or 24-hour cycles.
Synthetic organelle shows how tiny puddle-organs in our cells work
Imagine your liver being just a big puddle. Some organelles in your cells are exactly that including prominent ones like the nucleolus. Now a...
Amazon Kindle Sale (Fall 2018): Get a Paperwhite For $40 Off
If you’ve been holding off on that new Kindle, now’s a great time.
Small Satellite Demonstrates Possible Solution for ‘Space Junk’
The International Space Station deployed this small satellite for the NanoRacks-Remove Debris investigation, designed to demonstrate an approach to reduce the risks presented by...
