A Tradition Like No Other: The Minnesota State High School All Hockey Hair Team
A spectacular crop of lettuce at this year’s edition of the traditional mullet spotting competition.
The Rules No Longer Apply: Octopus Edition
As if our world wasn’t already going crazy, now octopi apparently have shells.
What We Can Learn About Languages from the Words for Parts of the Body
Because body parts have always been with us, they can tell us a lot about the development of languages.
Design Matters: Why Ireland Has The Best Postal Codes
Seeking a little order amidst the chaos? Why not enjoy Irish postal codes…
Grammarian vs. Errorist
A battle to the death, the Grammarian versus the Errorist. Who will triumph?
Good Good Boy Alert: The Dogs of 2024
Before the chaos of 2025 really kicks in, luxuriate in the dogs of 2024.
Gratitude
We’re off for the US Thanksgiving holiday. Some musical gratitude to celebrate with.
The Important Questions of Our Time — What if….
As we enter the bleak months of winter, now is the time to ponder the really important questions, like, what would happen if every person on earth shined a laser pointer on the moon?
The Difficulties of Reproducing a Scientific Experiment
Reproducing an experiment is harder than you might think.
Halloween Over, Still Scary Times — Please Vote!
Halloween has concluded, but things are still looking scary in the US for public health.
Ahoy! Why is English Awash in Nautical Terms?
Why is the English language so filled with nautical terms?
Nikon’s Small World in Motion 2024 Winners (with bonus Tardigrade content)
Once again, Nikon’s Small World in Motion video microscopy competition winners are remarkable.
Guest Post: Behind Every Paper is a Person – Reviewer Comments Matter
IOP Publishing offers a short video that draws attention to the importance of professional and constructive peer reviews.
The Chemistry of American Cheese
What exactly is American Cheese, and what can chemistry tells us about why it melts so much better than other types of cheeses?
Off Through Labor Day
We’re taking the last week of August off and will be back after the Labor Day holiday.