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Why We're Obsessed with Killer Nannies
An ongoing murder trial in New York and the book inspired by the case point to a special brand of primal fear that isn't as simple as you might think.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Says Sex in Space Would Involve a Lot of Belts
Newton’s Second Law isn’t your friend when you’re doing the free-floating tango
The Perks of Being a Professional Mermaid
We talked to a French mermaid about making her own tails, the joys of the job, and whether she ever gets any indecent proposals.
Celebrating Halley’s Eclipse On Its 300th Anniversary
For millennia, humans were terrified of solar eclipses. On May 3, 1715, Edmond Halley proved they had nothing to fear.
Isaac Newton's Most Underrated Disciple Was a Pioneer for Women in Science
Émilie du Châtelet, the genius polymath who popularized Newton in continental Europe, got the historical shaft in last night's 'Cosmos'.
Don't Worry, Isaac Newton Says the World Won't End Until at Least 2060
History's most influential scientist predicted that we've got at least 50 more years or so to putt around.
Poverty, Inequality, and Awful Cities Could Literally Drive You Crazy
Despite the claims of some gun enthusiasts, maybe we can legislate crazy
Australia Is a Case Study for Mass Shootings
After Martin Bryant killed 35 people in 1996, Australia enacted new gun laws that worked.