Latest articles by Greg Uyeno
Cryptocurrency: Blockchains, mining and environmental impact
Reference Cryptocurrencies aren't just alternatives to government-issued forms of money. Most of them are designed to be very different.
Here's all the buzz about honeybees
There are 20,000 species of bees, but honeybees have a special relationship with people.
What are locusts and why do they swarm?
Locusts are described by their two dramatically different behavior patterns: Either docile and solitary, or active and sociable, forming gigantic, ravenous swarms.
What Is an Atmospheric River?
Atmospheric rivers are named as the cause of lots of extreme weather, especially in the western United States. Where do these rivers in the sky come from?
Blue Whales: The Most Enormous Creatures on Earth
Blue whales are the largest animals ever to live on Earth, but many of the details of their lives remain a mystery to the biologists who study them.
Centipedes and Millipedes: Lots of Legs, What's the Difference?
At first glance, centipedes and millipedes look alike with their numerous legs. But there are a few key differences between these squirmy creatures.
3D-Printed Micro-Camera Sees with Eagle-Eye Vision
The bio-inspired camera could be used with the smallest of drones.
From 'CRISPR' to 'EpiPen': Dictionary Adds Slew of Scientific Words
The lexicographers at Merriam-Webster announced today that they have added more than 1,000 new words to the dictionary, including many that are related to science, technology and medicine.
Infants Exposed to Languages Can Retain Them Later in Life
A new study suggests we learn the sounds of language well before we learn to speak.
Why 'Dumpster Fire' Was 2016 Word of the Year
Language mavens with the American Dialect Society have selected their 2016 Word of the Year: "dumpster fire."
Alien Interpreters? How Linguists Would Talk to E.T.
How would humanity learn an alien language?
How Meat Labels Trick Your Mind
Adding a factory farm label to meat influences the taste.
Why Taller People May Be Better at Judging How Far Away Things Are
Short people are worse at guessing some distances
World's 1st Plague Pandemic Bacteria Gets New Genetic Analysis
A new DNA analysis fills in more of first plague pandemic's genome.
Buried Tectonic Plate Reveals Hidden Dinosaur-Era Sea
A tectonic "slab graveyard" tells geological history.
Mental Toll of Bad Jobs Lasts Decades
People who had low levels of job satisfaction in their 20s and 30s may have an increased risk of mental health problems, new research shows.
Drifting Tectonic Hotspot Overturns Himalayan Theory
A new study provides evidence that a patch of extreme rock-uplift in the eastern Himalayas — the area of greatest tectonic activity — has been slowly migrating northward.
Ford Aims to Have Self-Driving Cars Take to Roads by 2021
Carmaker wants a fully-autonomous ride-hailing service on the roads in 2021.
10 Biggest Doping Scandals in Olympics History
On the world's biggest stage, at the Olympic Games, there are all too many instances of athletes who have turned to the use of a chemical advantage to gain a leg up on their fellow competitors.
Self-Destructing Battery Can Dissolve Itself in 30 Minutes
A new type of transient battery dissolves rapidly in water.
