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I Kind of, Sort of Might, But Not Really, Believe in Astrology
With little to no scientific evidence backing them, why do so many people still look at their horoscopes?
Mapping (and Potentially Preventing) Crime With Math
Mathematicians propose using the “Lévy flight” model to reveal and police hotspots of crime.
Living in a Bacterial World
The good news: Antibiotics didn't create antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The bad news: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is everywhere.
Crime-Stopping Cars of the Future
New computer technology could prevent hijacking, drunk driving, and high-speed chases.
Building an Elevator to Space
We traveled to Seattle's Museum of Flight for the annual International Space Elevator Consortium to meet the engineers and space hippies that are working hard to realize the dream of one self-taught Russian scientist.
Selling Your Body to Science
Medical research depends on human subjects, but should we pay people to be our guinea pigs?
It’s Not Just All of the People Around You That Are Getting Fatter
Research reveals that animals are gaining weight, too.
Time Flying By? You’re Getting Old (and Stressed)
New research shows that time seems to move faster as we get older because we're more stressed.