WEIRD FACTS
Police stand near the scene where multiple people were shot at the FedEx Ground facility on 2021 Apr 16, in Indianapolis. AP Photo/Michael Conroy – By Lacey Wallace, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Penn State 2021 Mar 29 — Updated 2021 Apr 16 …
Artist’s impression of Monkeydactyl, or Kunpengopterus antipollicatus. Chuang Zhao – By Nick Lavars 2021 Apr 12 – It’s a common view that opposable thumbs are a key feature that distinguishes us from most other species, but a flying reptile that clambered through the trees …
COVID-19 survivors face not only physical symptoms. A large study recently showed that their mental health is affected, too. FG Trade/Getty Images – By Chris Robinson, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Florida 2021 Apr 15 – One in three survivors …
The pandemic has spurred many workers to contemplate their futures – and whether they ever want to return to office life. Edward Hopper, ‘Morning Sun’ (1952) via hermien_amsterdam/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA – By Rachael A. Woldoff, Professor of Sociology, West Virginia University and By …
Plasticizers like BPA and BPS are used commonly in plastic products, and research is continuing to illustrate the risk they pose to human health. billiondigital/Depositphotos – By Nick Lavars 2021 Apr 13 – Controversy has shrouded the once-common plasticizer BPA since studies started …
There are so many different states – and provinces, districts, regions and lander! Getty Images – By Vasabjit Banerjee, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Mississippi State University 2021 Apr 12 8.27am EDT – Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. …
A Target in Sheridan, Colorado, was very low on paper towels in November 2020. AP Photo/David Zalubowski – By Nada R. Sanders, Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, Northeastern University 2021 Apr 08 – When the Ever Given container ship choked off traffic …
Photo: Tero Vesalainen (Shutterstock) – By Beth Skwarecki 2021 Apr 01 – 1:30PM – We spend a lot of time staring at screens. There’s the small screen in our pocket, the big screen we watch our shows on, and the medium screen that …
Genome sequencing shows some individuals share family ties with surprising populations, and all boast plenty of Neanderthal relatives. Scientists excavate bones in the Bacho Kiro Cave in Bulgaria. Four modern human bones were recovered from this layer along with a rich stone tool …
The outrageous Segway Apex H2 – a hydrogen-hybrid sports motorcycle – By Loz Blain 2021 Apr 08 – Segway-Ninebot has rather sensationally announced that it’s building a hydrogen fuel cell sportsbike – and boy does this thing look like it glitched its way …
