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Science and Islam in Conflict

by Todd Pitock

In many Muslim countries, science must obey the Koran.

The Asteroid Hunters

by Elizabeth Svoboda

Backyard astronomers keep watch against Armageddon

Lingua Ex Machina

by Margalit Fox

Deaf Bedouin children created a complete language.

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Aliens Among Us

by Carl Zimmer

Do we share Earth with alternative life forms?

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An American Physicist In Venice

by Lisa Randall

A fresh perspective on how the world views science—and scientists.

DEPARTMENTS

What Happened Before the Big Bang?

by Laurence Marschall

Two astronomers say the universe happens again and again.

The Mind Is More Dangerous Than the Sword

by Boonsri Dickinson

A collection of ideas that can change the world—or piss people off

Is Dirt the New Prozac?

by Josie Glausiusz

Injections of soil bacteria produce serotonin—and happiness—in mice.

Map: High School Hookups

by Stephen Ornes

Teens make life easy for STDs.

Better Planet: Beepocalypse

by Josie Glausiusz

Can we save honey bees from Colony Collapse Disorder?

New Pseudoscience Patina, Same Snake Oil

by Douglas Rushkoff

The Secret's self-help message is just common knowledge.

Blinded By Science

The Make-Believe Mars

by Bruno Maddox

Earthlings go to Mars-esque locales to prepare for the real thing.

Sun's Shifts May Cause Global Warming

by Marion Long

Physicist says carbon dioxide's no big deal

Danger from the Belly Button

by Mark Cohen

The navel gives a fetus life, but can bring a newborn death.

Jaron’s World: Computer Evolution

by Jaron Lanier

Most software stinks. It should learn from robots and bacteria.

The Simplistic Manifesto

by Corey S. Powell

Intelligent design misses the point. Again.

20 Things You Didn't Know About...

20 Things You Didn't Know About... Galileo

by Liza Lentini

Einstein's favorite scientist died an ardent Catholic.

DATA

Is It Possible to Erase a Single Memory?

by Jessica Ruvinsky

Researchers take one step toward Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Warming May Radically Change Ecosystems

by Erica Westly

Amazonia becomes savanna. The Sahara? No one knows.

Science Imitates (Comic Book) Art

Paleontologists adopt a technical term from The Far Side.

The Man Who Sells the Moon

by Stephen Ornes

Dennis Hope has made $9 million selling space "property."

This Is Your Brain on Ecstasy

by Boonsri Dickinson

MDMA really is like love in a pill.

Relativity Passes Absolute Test

by Stephen Ornes

Exacting research finds Einstein was exactly right.

Against All Odds, Sex Has Returned

by Robert Liota

A mite reevolves sex after hundreds of millions of years without it.

Perfect Symmetry in Space

by Emily Saarman

Star "belches" are way prettier than they sound.

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Was Lucy a Brutal Brawler?

by Boonsri Dickinson

These legs were made for fighting.

Extraterrestrial Landscaping

by Jennifer Barone

Grass isn’t always greener on distant planets.

Babies from Bone Marrow

by Jessica Ruvinsky

Another potential use for stem cells: procreation.

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