Articles by Carrie Poppy
Devastating Earthquakes Could Come From Unexpected Source, Say Researchers
The phenomenon, known as 'diking' was thought to only cause minor quakes. An international research team says it may have found a previously-unknown source of fatal earthquakes: a phenomenon called "diking.
Announcing Two Brand-New Species Of Electric Fish
Both species were discovered in Gabon, on the Atlantic Coast of Africa. If you weren't already amazed that some fish can literally produce electric fields, how's this: Two entirely new species of electric fish have been discovered along the Atlantic coast of Africa.
Doggie DNA: Testing The Test
Can you discover your mutt's heritage with a $70 test? My dog is part shih tzu, and it's blowing my mind. First, you have to understand that I have an unnaturally close relationship with my dog.
NASA's 360-Degree Video Is On YouTube
The video was first presented on the Rover's Facebook page last week. Last week, we reported that NASA had released a 360-degree video of gorgeous Martian sand dunes.
'Three-Parent Babies' May Be Possible With Mitochondrial DNA Replacement
A U.S. government-sponsored agency says the process can be carried out safely and ethically, as long as the parents want boys.
Chemists Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Fuel
The team hopes to make the methanol available for industrial use in less than 10 years. Scientists at the University of Southern California are making fuel out of thin air.
Why Does Lead Poisoning Hurt Kids Most?
Flint, Michigan, has a lead poisoning problem. But why are the kids so much sicker than the adults? Flint, Michigan, is making headlines because of a shocking number of children who have been diagnosed with lead poisoning in the economically depressed city.
NASA Has Mars-Themed Valentine's Day E-Cards
For your unapologetically nerdy lover. If you need a geeky way to say "I love you" to your special someone this Valentine's Day, look no further than the NASA website.
Bedbug Genome Coded For Indestructability
Two new papers reveal that the bed bug is a living terror dreamt up by a sadist. Bedbugs are the original micro aggression. They're tiny evil warriors who know where you sleep and want to ruin your life.
Texan Contracts Zika From Sexual Encounter
This is the first case of Zika infection that appears to be sexually transmitted, since its 2016 emergence on the international scene.
UK Authorities Approve Gene-Edited Human Embryos For Research; Critics Reply
The decision is the first of its kind in any nation. U. K. authorities granted approval to researchers to edit the genomes of human embryos on Monday.
WHO Declares Zika An International Emergency
Experts agree that the "strongly suspected" link between the virus and a severe birth defect suggests a causal link.
NASA Releases 360-Degree Video Of Mars
Recently-added Facebook functions allow the rover to share the video, which is stitched together from 57 still images.
Do Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer?
Gwyneth Paltrow says yes, cell phone companies say no, scientists say maybe. The 2005 film Thank You For Smoking centers around a tobacco spokesman tasked with defending an industry that kills people in droves.
Genetic Switch Could Point To A Cure For Some Forms Of Obesity
The surprising finding also explains twins with dramatically different weights. Identical twins share identical DNA. So, if one twin is obese and the other is thin, the difference can only be accounted for in trips to the gym and food intake, right? Wrong.
What Is Zika And What Can Be Done About It?
The virus has infected millions of people in the Americas, but its effects are still unclear, and a cure is not yet on the horizon.
Opportunity Rover Celebrates Stunning 12th Anniversary On Mars
The original expedition was expected to last for three months. Aw, shoot, we left the rover on Mars. I'm not going back there. The Opportunity, which landed on Mars in 2004, was expected to stay there a cool three months, gather data, and bounce.
Plastic Has Become Part Of Earth’s Geology
The 'wonder material' of the early 20th century is incredibly slow to decay, giving it the staying power previously accorded to rocks and fossils.
Computer Beats The European Champion At The Game Of Go
Google's prize development AlphaGo may pave the way for exponential leaps forward in artificial intelligence.
Paul Rudd And Stephen Hawking Played Chess — Guess Who Won
The California Institute of Technology released a video today of the actor and physicist dueling at an age-old game, with a quantum twist.
The Earth Is Round. Here's a Coin To Help Prove It
You can use an ordinary dollar coin (or penny or dime) to prove that the Earth seeming flat doesn't make it so.
4D Printing Is Here
These objects take advantage of the fourth dimension: time. We were all impressed by 3D printing for a hot minute, but that's all over now. Enter "4D printing," the printing which also involves the fourth dimension: time.
Here's What Flat Earthers Like B.o.B Believe
Gravity doesn't exist, astronauts are liars, and the space program is stealing from you. Here's a quick way to get new Twitter followers: say the Earth is flat.
Scientists Disagree On Whether These Monkeys Will Help Autism Patients
While the animals successfully inherited a gene associated with autism-like disorders, it's unclear whether the animals will be useful models for human research.
Scientists Discover Ancient Origins Of Our Metabolism
Cambridge scientists just found out how all of life got started. No big deal. It's a chicken-and-egg problem: Which came first, metabolism (which makes life run), or life (which makes metabolism work)? Today, scientists from the University of Cambridge have published research that indicates that the blueprints for metabolism can be found way before life actually emerged.
Helmets May Increase Risk-Taking Behavior
Psychologists at the University of Bath call into question the wisdom of helmet laws in a new study on risky behavior.
Announcing The First Woven Nanomaterial
Is this the most flexible microscopic material on Earth? Berkeley is first again. Berkeley, Calif. , has a proud history of being the first to do lots of things: implement police radios, ban Styrofoam, give health benefits to domestic partners, voluntarily integrate public schools, and put cops on bikes.
Google Honors The Man Who Invented The Scoville Scale
The scale measures the spicy-heat of peppers, from jalapeños to ghost peppers. If you visit Google today, and of course you will, you will see a Google doodle that may make you a little hot under the collar.
Life On Other Planets May Have Died From Climate Change
Astrobiologists from Australian National University challenge the prevailing theory about why we haven't found life on other planets.
The Tiny Prairie Vole Experiences Love, Just Like You
A new study shows that the rodents have strong empathy for their partners, and will console them during a crisis.
