Latest articles by Eli MacKinnon
What's the Fastest Language to Type In?
This is a more nuanced question than one might think. Do you have any guesses as to which language someone could tap into a mobile device the fastest?
FDA Investigating Reports Claiming Deaths Tied to Energy Drinks
Five-Hour Energy, a high-caffeine drink, may have been involved in 13 deaths over the past four years, according to reports filed with the Food and Drug Administration.
Does Viagra Improve Athletic Performance?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall says he's heard of league mates using Viagra for an on-the-field advantage. Are they getting one?
DNA Directly Photographed for First Time
A scientist has captured the first direct photograph of the twisted ladder that props up life.
Google's Phantom Island May Have 19th-Century Roots
A Kiwi librarian may have discovered the origin of a non-existent island that's been outfoxing cartographers for more than a century.
New Zealand Volcano Erupts Again, At Risk for More
New Zealand's Mount Tongariro volcano erupted for the second time this year, portending further activity in a park that already has another volcano on eruption watch.
Drunks More Likely to Survive Injuries, Study Suggests
Is it healthier to be drunk when you're injured?
Dog Chases Stick, Orca Chases Dog
As a species, dogs put a high emphasis on retrieving sticks and a comparatively low emphasis on avoiding contact with killer whales.
Extremely Rare White Humpback Filmed Near Norway
A sailor filmed an otherworldly white humpback on a voyage to Norway.
Is Every Single Elephant a Village-Wrecking Booze Hound?
Do elephants really go on parade — murderous, drunken parade?
Vodka and Sunlight, Straight Up, Ignite Liquor Store
Without video, insurers would never believe it.
What If the Election's a Tie?
Today's presidential election is expected to be close, but what if it's the closest ever?
Total Solar Eclipse and Minor Lunar Eclipse to Grace Nov. Skies
Skywatchers will get two eclipses in about as many weeks this month.
Edison Voice Recording Is Old, but Not Oldest
What was the first sound recording?
Man Tries to Save Rhinos with Toenail Clippings
A man who cares about rhinos has begun to mail his toenail clippings to South Africa's Chinese embassy.
Why Don't We Drink Milk from Animals Other Than Cows?
Maybe the "camel-ccino" will be the drink that finally leads America to stray from the cow's udder.
Is There an Age Limit to Male Fertility?
A man reportedly fathered a child at the age of 96. Could he do it again next year, and the year after?
Bunker Explosion Lights Up Louisiana Night
A loud boom accompanied by a bright orange flash lit up northwestern Louisiana. A munitions explosion, not a meteor impact, was the cause, say authorities.
Did Army Spray Harmful Chemicals on US Cities?
The army dusted huge swathes of the country with a chemical called zinc cadmium sulfide. What is it?
After Meth Lab Cleanups, Toxins May Lurk Behind Walls
The health risks posed by former meth labs might linger after thorough cleanups.
Unusual Dallas Earthquakes Likely Linked to Fracking, Expert Says
Three historically unusual quakes shook the Dallas area over the weekend.
Vulture Strike Blamed for Deadly Nepal Plane Crash
A plane crash in Nepal that killed 19 people is being blamed on a devastating collision with a single vulture.
