The Next Big California Earthquake May Be Spread Out Over Years By Joel N. Shurkin published 20 May 14 The "Big One" may be many smaller ones.
Cuddly Neanderthals With Parenting Skills By Joel N. Shurkin published 28 April 14 To learn about life as a Neanderthal look at children’s graves.
A Belly Full Of Beaks By Joel N. Shurkin published 21 April 14 The contents of a whale's stomach reveals more than just its diet.
Demystifying Driving's Dilemma Zone By Joel N. Shurkin published 11 April 14 Warnings when traffic lights will change could make a difference.
Predicting Where Water Will Go In A Hurricane By Joel N. Shurkin published 3 April 14 A computer model can determine where a hurricane's surge will land.
Where Do Sea Snakes Go To Drink? By Joel N. Shurkin published 28 March 14 The reptile goes thirsty for up to half a year.
Keeping Bears Away From Humans Works -- In Some Places By Joel N. Shurkin published 14 March 14 Hot dogs and donuts and bears, oh my!
Can Animals Keep A Beat? By Joel N. Shurkin published 27 February 14 Apart from humans, most animals cannot respond to rhythm.
Is Solitary Confinement A Form Of Torture? By Joel N. Shurkin published 22 February 14 The practice is controversial in the U.S.
Do The 'Ayes' Really Have It? By Joel N. Shurkin published 7 February 14 Voice votes violate valid verdicts.
How The Scorpion Got Its Venom By Joel N. Shurkin published 24 January 14 A single mutation may account for lethal animal's toxin.
Computer Algorithm Seeks To Crack Code Of Fiction Bestsellers By Joel N. Shurkin published 8 January 14 Successful books have stylistic similarities, researchers found.
Orators Unplugged By Joel N. Shurkin published 10 December 13 Ben Franklin was right: lots of people could hear famous speeches.
If You Start Geoengineering To Halt Global Warming, Don't Stop By Joel N. Shurkin published 2 December 13 Halting efforts could result in rapid climate changes and even war.
In Middle Ages, Societies Surprisingly Responsive To Natural Disasters By Joel N. Shurkin published 19 November 13 Long ago, life was nasty, brutal and short -- and well organized.
Fluid Dynamics Explains Some Traffic Jams By Joel N. Shurkin published 8 November 13 A popular luxury car option might be part of the solution to unexplained traffic jams.
There’s Gold In Them, Thar Hills -- And Toxic Mercury By Joel N. Shurkin published 29 October 13 Detritus from the Gold Rush is heading toward America’s food basket.
New Algorithm Helps Cochlear Implants Detect Music By Joel N. Shurkin published 21 October 13 Advancement allows patients to hear differences in pitch and timbre.
Source Of 13th Century Volcanic Calamity Discovered By Joel N. Shurkin published 1 October 13 A tale of an Indonesian volcano, a monk, and the mass graves of London.
How Birds Evolved From Small Meat-Eating Dinosaurs By Joel N. Shurkin published 25 September 13 The arms got longer, the legs got shorter, and they were flying.
Lotteries May Offer Ticket To Impulsive Actions By Joel N. Shurkin published 18 September 13 Just buying a lottery ticket can trigger rash decisions, research has found.
Are You Safer From Tornadoes In A Valley? By Joel N. Shurkin published 6 September 13 Scientists explore how topography affects tornado danger.
Stray Wireless Signals Power Battery-Free Devices By Joel N. Shurkin published 23 August 13 Technology may enable texting after a cell battery dies.
Hearing A Word Can Help You See The Invisible By Joel N. Shurkin published 13 August 13 Giving verbal cues can alter what you see.
