Latest articles by Robin Lloyd
Maggot Therapy Gains in Popularity
Maggot therapy got a boost this week that could make it easier to get insurance to cover it.
God and Evolution Can Co-exist, Scientist Says
A Christian scientist is going public with his belief in God and acceptance of evolution.
Evolution in Action: Lizards Losing Limbs
Some skinks have gone from being five-legged to legless in the blink of an eye in geologic time.
Dead People in 1700s Were the First Celebrities
The cult of celebrity started with obituaries of unusual people in 18th-century Britain.
Crichton: A Legacy of Sci-Fi Thrillers
Michael Crichton left behind a healthy legacy of science-themed novels, films and TV shows.
Tasmanian Devils Could Be Gone in 20 Years
A national project aims to save the endangered Tasmanian devil from extinction.
What Halloween is Really About
All those Halloween ghosts and goblins apparently are scaring away the kids but not the consumers.
Religion Not the Only Path to Altruism
Religion and altruism seem to go hand-in-hand, but impressing others is the motivator, not empathy.
Amazing Power of Music Revealed
Music has amazing power over our minds and bodies, including during sports.
Bones Reveal Oldest Case of TB
A skeleton of a woman and an infant are the oldest known TB cases confirmed with DNA.
Southern States Ranked Worst for Seriously Sick
The South is the worst region in which to live if you're seriously ill.
Dinosaur Spills His Guts
The hadrosaur's last meal included plenty of leaves that were digested into tiny bits.
Nation's First Weather Museum Survives Ike
Three meteorologists with the John C. Freeman Weather Museum rode out Ike.
Theory of Flightless Birds Shot Down
The story of birds that don't fly just got a lot weirder.
Era of Scientific Secrecy Near End
The latest Internet advances are forcing a tortured openness throughout the halls of science.
Greek Mummy Found in Lead Coffin
A mummy of a woman dating to Ancient Greek times has been discovered.
5 Things You Must Know About Sleep
You slept badly last night and tonight will be same. Or will it?
Now What? Californians to Rehearse 'The Big One'
Stampeding during an earthquake is exactly what people tend to do and shouldn't.
San Andreas Fault Longer Than Thought
A string of mud pots suggests a southern extension to the San Andreas Fault.
Elderly Don’t Need As Much Sleep, Study Finds
omnia in old people could be all in their heads.
Surprising Truths About Fruits and Vegetables
Americans are nervous about eating their vegetables. Or is it fruits?
Times Square Gets Solar-Powered Billboard
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Bird Study Reveals 10 Things You Didn't Know
Scientists have just discovered a flock of unexpected new avian facts.
