How do oil dispersants work? Popular Science breaks it down for the layperson.
Congress is suddenly interested in synthetic biology. Hilarity is sure to ensue, given the level of scientific education and understanding possessed by the average Congressperson.
On the same topic, my favorite thing about this Olivia Judson column is the way she co-opts the term “intelligent design” from the very first sentence.
I love space photos.
An experimental plane has set a new speed record, flying for 3 minutes at speeds exceeding Mach 6.