SCIENCE

Ötzi the Iceman Has Been 3D-Printed

The model allows the famous mummy to be seen by a wider audience.

James Sharp, The University of Nottingham

Scientists Create New Technology That Can ID the Wearer of a Shoe

It’s not what kind of shoes you wear—it’s how you wear them.

What is Imposter Syndrome, and What Can You Do About It?

Convinced that one day you'll be exposed as a fraud? Read on.

Dave via Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 2.0

DNA Tests Show Many Shelter Dogs Are Mislabeled as Pit Bulls

Unjustified discrimination makes it harder for dogs identified as pit bulls to find homes.

What Is Albinism, and Why Does It Happen?

This short video dispels a few common myths.

Most 8-Year-Olds Are Happy With Their Lives, Study Finds

According to a recent poll of 17,496 children in 16 countries around the world, most eight-year-olds are happy with their lives as a whole.

Astronomers Discover an Eclipse That Lasts More Than 3 Years

When there's an eclipse, the newly discovered binary star system is shrouded in darkness for years.

Build Your Own Camera, One 3D-Printed Block at a Time

Cambits lets photographers change out sensors, flashes, optical attachments, lenses and more in mere seconds.

Historic Bronze Age Wheel Uncovered at 'Britain's Pompeii'

The largest known complete example of a Bronze Age wheel was discovered at a 3000-year-old settlement known as "Britain's Pompeii."

This Material Is So Dark, You Can't See It

Vantablack is the darkest material ever made.

Medieval Shipwreck Raised From Depths of Dutch River

A 600-year-old shipwreck was recently hauled from the bottom of a Dutch river.

Farmed Fish Can Evolve at a Surprisingly Fast Rate

The very artificial environment of a fish hatchery causes strong natural selection pressures.

Top A.I. Program Fails an 8th-Grade Science Test

It scored a 59 on a standard 8th-grade science test.

Half of the World May Be Nearsighted by 2050, Study Finds

Scientists are predicting that close to five billion people will be myopic in less than 35 years.

"Neanderthal Boy," Michael McCullough, Flickr // CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Humans and Neanderthals Interbred 40,000 Years Earlier Than We Thought

New DNA analysis suggests that interbreeding began 100,000 years ago.

Where to See the Monarch Butterflies Wintering in California Before They Leave

Thousands of orange and black butterflies are clustering for warmth amidst stunning scenery.

Roy Caldwell, University of California, Berkeley

Scientists Crack Mantis Shrimp’s Secret Optic Code

The shrimp use a never-before-seen technique to bounce polarized light off their appendages.

Study Casts Doubt on Whether Seasonal Affective Disorder Is Real

A large study found no support for seasonal mood changes.

Putting Your Cat on a Diet Might Make it More Affectionate

Don't be afraid to restrict your tubby tabby's food intake.

Breakthrough Study of Toxic Protein 'Clumps' Shines Light on ALS

It offers hope for a drug cure.

Early Sugar Consumption Linked to Brain Trauma in Rats

Baby rats who were fed sugar soon after weaning showed similar damage to the part of the brain that deals with memory and stress as rats who suffered extreme anxiety at an early age.

Enormous Prehistoric Birds May Have Roamed the Canadian Arctic

Researchers say 'Gastornis' was six feet tall, flightless, and vegan.

Morals, Mammaries, and the Invention of the Stethoscope

In 1816, French physician Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec had a young woman on his exam table, and no idea what to do with her. The examination up to that point suggested a diseased heart, but Laennec wasn’t sure how he would confirm that.

Words that Sound Like What They Mean are Easier to Learn

If a word sounds like its meaning, it’s easier to remember.

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