The Physics of Terror
After studying four decades of terrorism, Aaron Clauset thinks he's found mathematical patterns that can help governments prevent and prepare for major terror attacks. The U.S. government seems to agree.
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As if Commercials Weren’t Bad Enough Already
Do we really need to smell the items featured in TV programming? A materials expert has created a function for your TV or portable device that can generate thousands of odors.
Scientists Find Missing Drink, umm, Link
In Miller-McCune's continuing examination of brewer's yeast, we look at a new find in the world of lagers.
Science Posters Given a New Life Online
A cool new project dubbed Skolr promises to spread the latest science farther and faster by bringing science's ubiquitous poster sessions online.
Battling World Hunger Through Innovative Technology
From innovation in architecture and robotics to mobile apps and interactive games, technology is reshaping our understanding of and approach to world hunger.
Humankind’s Ascent Took Path of Yeast Resistance
There's a strong case to be made that the first species cultivated by humankind was brewer's yeast, and a generation of researchers will drink to that.
Foreign Aid Should Deliver Science, Too
A pairing of U.S. foreign aid and the National Science Foundation should deliver vital technological and scientific access to the world at no additional cost to U.S. taxpayers.
The Exploitation of Muggles in Harry Potter’s World
In this edition of The Cocktail Napkin, we look academics' fixation on the social and economic problems in the world of Harry Potter, and how music festivals impact the psychological and social well-being.
CSI: Wildlife — Solving Mysterious Animal Deaths
Carol Meteyer solves cases of mysterious wildlife death using advanced forensic skills to help prosecute people who kill animals in violation of federal law.
Confessions of a Nuclear Power Safety Expert
Nuclear engineer Cesare Silvi studied unlikely outside threats to nuclear plants in Italy, which soured him on the energy source and caused him to go solar.