Forecasting Terrorism
A computer scientist finds predictable patterns in terrorist attacks.
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Bluebirds & Fire
Bluebird mothers control their sons’ ability to compete for habitat in post-fire habitat.
Marine Debris Tracker
A smartphone app allows citizen scientists to track litter that makes its way into our waterways.
Planetary Boundaries Framework
Scientists define environmental limits within which humanity can continue to thrive on earth.
Chronic Pain Imaging
Researchers are imaging the brain’s microglial cells to get a better handle on the causes of chronic …
Ocean Plastics
Middle income countries with underdeveloped waste-management infrastructures contribute …
Information-Centric Networking
According to some experts, the internet would be more efficient if data was labeled by its content …
Waving to Aliens
Is it time to actively signal civilizations that might exist beyond earth?
Snail & Fungi Roundup
Batteries from snail shell proteins and medicines from carnivorous mushrooms.
Dolphin Name Game
Each bottlenose dolphin makes up its own signature whistle early in life that functions much like a …