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Science
In the Name of Science: 20,000 Bouncy Balls Dropped from Helicopter
We’re not so sure about the scientific validity of this experiment, but it looks like everyone is having a ball! (Get it?)
On Saturday, Watch out for Surreal ‘Supermoon’
Want to see something amazing this weekend? Just look up at the sky.
Red Wine: Your Next Defense Against Nuclear Radiation?
This might just be the best excuse for heavy drinking we’ve ever heard.
USGS Map: Could a Japan-Sized Disaster Occur in Memphis?
Catastrophic quakes can (and do) happen in the U.S. — and not just on the West Coast.
U.S. Military Exposed to Radiation in Japan, Though Officials Say Danger is Minimal
The U.S. Navy is no stranger to nuclear power. As of March 2010, the organization has operated 82 nuclear-powered ships with 103 reactors on ships and submarines. So when the tests confirmed that its team of 17 naval …
Global Impact: Nuclear Crisis in Japan Triggers Protest in Germany
Tens of thousands of anti-nuclear protesters formed a chain in Stuttgart, Germany on Saturday, which marked the biggest anti-nuclear demonstration since the Chernobyl disaster 25 years ago.
Lost No Longer? Researchers Claim to Have Found ‘Atlantis’ in Spain
Just days after the world witnessed the devastating power of natural disasters in Japan, some scientists say they have strong proof of the location of the mythical “lost City of Atlantis,” destroyed by a tsunami thousands of years ago.
Q&A: Why Do We Celebrate Pi Day?
March 14 marks the annual celebration of Pi Day, a holiday that pays tribute to the mathematical constant most of us were introduced to in middle school geometry.
Amazing Image: Coloring the Height of the Tsunami Waves
Waves spawned by the earthquake that hit Japan on Friday were literally off the charts — reaching up to 12 feet in some locations, according to reports.
Be (Sorta) Jealous: Chimps Have Better Sex Than Humans
Believe it or not, male chimpanzees may have the best sex lives.
If Doctors Say So: Desire to Spend Thousands on Eric Clapton’s Guitars Is a Scientific Condition
Apparently, the Bubonic Plague explains why someone is willing to pay $959,500 for a famous guitarist’s instrument.