
Marc Lallanilla
Latest articles by Marc Lallanilla

Smell Pot? Call the 'Nasal Ranger'!
By Marc Lallanilla published
To combat the rising tide of complaints about the smell of pot, officials are turning to a high-tech weapon: the Nasal Ranger, a device that measures the intensity of odors like marijuana.

One World Trade Center: A Look at the World's Tallest Things
By Marc Lallanilla published

Pope Francis Kisses Man Covered in Tumors
By Marc Lallanilla published
Pope Francis openly embraced and kissed an unidentified man covered with tumors caused by neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic disease of the nervous system.

'Biohacker' Implants Chip in Arm
By Marc Lallanilla published
A self-described "biohacker" had a big electronic chip — almost as big as a deck of cards — inserted beneath the skin of his arm. Without a doctor's help. And without anesthetics.

Can Health Conditions Create Real Halloween Spooks?
By Marc Lallanilla published

How to Make a Zombie (Seriously)
By Marc Lallanilla published
Most rational people scoff at the suggestion that zombies are real, but a number of respected medical experts and academic journals have presented evidence that zombies are, in fact, real.

5 intriguing facts about the Roma
By Marc Lallanilla published
The Roma have one of the most dramatic stories in human history, but few people really know their ancient tale of travel, persecution and survival. Here are five intriguing facts about the Romani.
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