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2019-02-06 07:00
This week is was announced that Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop would serve as the basis for a new show on Netflix. Paltrow would co-host the series, which promises to also "utilize experts, do… Read More
2018-11-14 07:00
Scientists throw away contaminated petri dishes every day. There is probably a frustrated researcher chucking her petri dishes into the bin right now as you read these words, cursing at the… Read More
2018-07-18 06:00
Once upon a time, before the Internet, people actually had to venture outside to find a significant other. Popular places to find a potential mate included bars, dance clubs, dog parks, cafe… Read More
2018-02-16 07:00
Cats are routinely associated with malevolent entities in horror stories. They are the favorite pet of witches and villains, a frequent denizen of haunted houses, and the object of several s… Read More
2017-11-27 07:00
Do you want bigger muscles? Want to make those brown eyes blue? Does your memory resemble a slice of Swiss cheese? Well, step right up and let me tell you about biohacking! Lend me your ears… Read More
2017-09-14 11:35
Ty Tashiro knows awkward. As he charmingly admits in his second book, Awkward: The Science of Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome, he was no stranger to d… Read More
2017-06-26 15:30
Attention 'SCOPE readers...We are excited to announce that THE 'SCOPE's own Bill Sullivan and Jason Organ have teamed with Krista Hoffmann-Longtin of Indiana University Purdue University - I… Read More
2017-05-12 12:29
Long ago in the mid-1600s, a fellow named Antonie van Leeuwenhoek started making lenses…as a hobby (remember, Facebook and Netflix were not invented yet). He was so adept at grinding… Read More
2017-04-22 12:39
In person or in spirit, scientists and science enthusiasts MARCH FOR SCIENCE today. Why? Science is the most reliable method that humanity has devised that teaches us how things work - it is… Read More
2017-04-21 06:12
March For Science LogoSaturday, April 22, 2017, is Earth Day. So it is appropriate that organizers have scheduled a large-scale march on Washington, DC (and over 500 other satellite marches… Read More
2017-04-20 18:28
Humanity has always been at war with infectious agents, but it wasn’t until 1860 when Louis Pasteur famously theorized that microbes (first observed by Antony van Leeuwenhoek i… Read More
2017-03-23 06:00
Depression is a debilitating mental illness that affects up to 15 million Americans in the US alone, yet we are far from understanding the root cause. Multiple genes have been associated wit… Read More
2017-02-02 07:00
Following a lawsuit, this week the Boy Scouts of America announcedthat they would begin accepting members based on their gender identity rather than the gender specified on their birth certi… Read More
2017-01-10 07:00
News stations are constantly warning us about the threats of climate change, hackers, and another season of Fuller House, but what doesn't get enough press is the rise of superbugs. We're no… Read More
2016-09-06 07:00
Imagine you are a police officer and suddenly the car in front of you is beginning to drive erratically. You dismiss it at first, thinking the driver was just momentarily distracted. Then he… Read More
2016-08-09 07:00
In a world of Lysol and Purell, it's easy to become all-consumed with keeping clean. And why not? We're on the go more than ever now: we're working longer hours (1, 2), spending more t… Read More
2016-07-06 01:41
For several years now, the government has told Americans to put down the tube of raw cookie dough and step away. New warnings about the harrowing dangers of cookie dough were announced by th… Read More
2016-06-21 07:00
Bone is a highly dynamic tissue. Every year approximately 10% of an individual’s skeleton is resorbed and new bone is formed, which means that every 10 years your bones are made of ent… Read More
2016-06-14 06:00
As summer kicks in to high gear, the weather is heating up, MLB pennant races are heating up, barbecue grills are heating up, and the music is reckless and hot. Last summer witnessed the 50t… Read More
2016-06-07 07:00
In the heart, there still lie a myriad of mysteries. For everything we know about this integral organ, there are still several things we have yet to figure out. One of the most pressing que… Read More
2016-06-02 07:00
A terrible tragedy unfolded this week at the Cincinnati Zoo when a rare, 17-year old silverback gorilla named Harambe was killed by zoo officials who believed it was necessary in order to sa… Read More
2016-05-31 07:00
The clock strikes 5 pm and you hurry home after a long day at work. Tired and exhausted, you turn on the tub faucet and get the water to the perfect temperature. You fill your bathtub and cu… Read More
2016-05-24 10:00
The racing season is here. Some people like the speed, some the danger and the crashes, and some people actually like the noise. But be careful, noise can cause pain and permanent damage.May… Read More
2016-05-17 08:00
"Three months after he collapsed in a 1993 playoff game against the Hornets, [Reggie] Lewis, one of the most beloved players in Boston Celtics history, crumpled to the court again, this time… Read More
2016-05-12 10:00
Notice that not one person is covering their mouth and nose here. Makes for better video, but still…..gross.The spring allergy season is back with a vengeance. Many of… Read More
2016-05-05 10:00
Kansas is smack dab in the middle of one tornado alley in the US. Even if The Wizard of Oz was an allegory for the gold/silver standard debate, the tornado is frightening enough just b… Read More
2016-04-21 08:00
Next time you have “one of those days” - when you forget your umbrella, catch all the red lights, or get served a latte instead of the cappuccino you ordered - contrast it with o… Read More
2016-04-05 08:00
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens was a HUGE success and is being released on Blu-ray and DVD today. Fans seems to be in agreement that J.J. Abrams did a better job reviving… Read More
2016-03-29 07:00
Ah, Spring Break is finally upon us...a great time for rafting, surfing, swimming, and rehydrating. Before partaking in all these fun activities, we should remi… Read More
2016-03-15 08:00
Zootopia opened in movie theatres on March 4 and is on track to be another Disney classic. Among all the animals featured in this feature, you probably recall a few sporting h… Read More
2016-03-08 17:38
“George was a good little monkey and always very curious.” This line opens nearly every one of the adventures that Curious George has set upon since he was first brought to life… Read More
2016-03-01 15:24
Every year there seems to be a new virus that just popped up out of nowhere to cause us a great deal of pain and suffering. Is it the work of a mad scientist vying for global domination? Are… Read More
2016-02-23 17:27
Can you imagine living off nothing but coffee? Some of us probably feel like we do at times, if not for the taste then for the buzz the caffeine brings. Caffeine makes us feel more alert bec… Read More
2016-02-11 13:22
“Hearts cannot be broken, they're small squishy things They don't break like glass but they bruise easily” – The JudybatsWhile hearts can’t be broken, their rhythmic… Read More
2016-01-27 09:00
In February of 2015, after months of seeing her children randomly lose hair and complain of stomachaches and other symptoms, LeeAnne Walters finally had the water in her house tested by city… Read More
2016-01-21 09:00
In 1991, one of the best preserved mummies was found frozen in the Ötztal Alps, a mountain range near the border of Austria and Italy. This 5,300 year old man was named Ötzi and ha… Read More
2016-01-07 08:00
In September 2015, the CEO of a new company called Turing Pharmaceuticals gained instant notoriety when he jacked up the price of a little known drug called Daraprim from $13.50/pill to $750… Read More
2015-12-31 22:27
2015 was a terrific year for THE ‘SCOPE! We showed you some of the science behind The Martian, The Avengers, Star Wars, and the Last Man On Earth. We tackled monsters as well as superh… Read More
2015-12-15 09:00
The latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens, opens on December 18, and is expected to be the movie event of the year! To get the hype machine running at hyper speed… Read More
2015-11-26 18:26
Just in time to impress your family at dinner (or to divert them from the annual inquisition), here are some juicy turkey facts to have on hand...1. The Jurassic Park centerpiece at you… Read More
2015-11-11 13:42
I wanted to link my leaf raking drudgery to some scene in a famous movie. No go. Raking leaves is so mundane that I could only find one movie that showed someone raking leaves &ndash&hell…Read More
2015-11-04 19:06
The Salem Witch trials remain one of the most haunting chapters in colonial American history. In the winter of 1692, the Puritans in Salem, Massachusetts were facing a terrifying conundrum… Read More
2015-10-29 08:00
We’ve all been there. Sick with the flu, we stagger around the house in a feverish state. With our baked minds marinating in a cauldron of cytokines, we can hardly formulate a complete… Read More
2015-10-08 08:00
Our last article discussed using sunscreen to help protect skin against damaging UV radiation. When used properly, sunscreen prevents sunburn and sun-induced skin aging, and protects from sk… Read More
2015-10-01 08:00
In the last month, Jessica Alba has made splashes across media headlines, but not for her latest role in a Hollywood blockbuster. The Honest Company, which she founded in 2011, has been char… Read More
2015-09-24 08:00
Back in 2003, a new class of giant, ancient viruses were found that preyed upon unsuspecting amoebas in the Paleolithic. Earlier this year, scientists published a study… Read More
2015-09-17 08:00
"The Martian" movie is coming soon! Starring Matt Damon and based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, "The Martian" has a lot of Sci-Fi fans very excited."The Martian" is about an astrona… Read More
2015-08-27 08:00
One of former President Jimmy Carter’s greatest achievements was made after he left politics. Carter declared war on an insidious infection that was ravaging millions of people, especi… Read More
2015-08-22 00:42
A new school year is upon us, no doubt prompting teachers across the country to teach and sing the old “Bingo Was His Name-O” song…whether they like it or not!But why Bing… Read More
2015-08-13 09:00
If you were a kid or a parent in the last 4 decades, you may remember the likes of Mr. Tickle, Mr. Greedy, or Little Miss Bossy. These stumpy characters, created by Roger Hargreaves, were in… Read More
2015-07-14 08:00
Last time we discussed the main players involved in the immune response to allergens, in the reaction called Type I hypersensitivity. We know that hay fever and other allergies are a result… Read More
2015-07-07 08:00
Once again, vaccination is back in the news. On the heels of a new law passed in California that requires children to be vaccinated in order to attend schools and daycare centers, a woman in… Read More
2015-07-02 08:00
Regular readers have been learning a great deal about the human immune system thanks to our ongoing series on allergiesby Julia van Rensburg. But did you know that bacteria have an immune sy… Read More
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