African Fractals
Traditional African architecture contains fractals, patterns that repeat and nest within themselves
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Old Sleepers
Why is it easier for us to doze off while watching TV when we get older? (b/c as we get older, it's …
Smell Awakening
I was wondering if you can be woken up by a strong smell? (yes, by some strong smells)
Antarctic Ice Sheet
Modelling how the Antarctic ice sheet behaves yields clues to its impact on global climate.
Snake Vision
Studying snake heat-sensing for better artificial infrared sensors
Sleeping After Eating
Why do you feel sleepy after eating a big meal? (The comfort unmasks underlying sleepiness.)
PNA Ladders
Using artificial DNA, called PNA, to imitate a step of photosynthesis
Looks and Lou Gehrig’s
Because I physically look like my mother, (who had ALS), do I have a greater chance of getting the …
Icy-Cold Beverages
Why do some bottled beverages stored in the freezer a few minutes not get ice in them until they're …