WEIRD SCIENCE
Gas prices were well over $4 a gallon on 2026 Apr 28, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Spencer Platt/Getty Images – By Robert I. Harris, Assistant Professor of Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology Published: 2026 May 01 – The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects nationwide retail …
These rocket boosters are said to produce 100 kN of thrust at a moment’s notice – Dreame. View 4 Images – By Abhimanyu Ghoshal 2026 Apr 30 – You might recognize Dreame as a fast-growing electronics brand from China that specializes in vacuum cleaners. …
When you’re out and about, your face isn’t just visible − it’s captured. John Keeble/Getty Images – By Jonathan S. Weissman, Principal Lecturer of Cybersecurity, Rochester Institute of Technology Published: 2026 Apr 28 – A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about …
A study found that voting, like good nutrition and exercise, could extend your lifespan. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images – By Sara Konrath, Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University And by Femida Handy, Professor of Social Policy, University of Pennsylvania Published: 2026 Apr 27 – …
The Soft-Bodied Bionic Arowana sells for about $5,000. FullDepth View 3 Images – By Ben Coxworth 2026 Apr 27 – An aquarium can really add a touch of class to a home or business, particularly if it’s got some fancy fish in it – …
Samples of the antiviral material up close. Image courtesy of the researchers – By Abhimanyu Ghoshal 2026 Apr 26 – It doesn’t take much to pick up a viral infection in spaces we share with other people – whether it’s from tiny droplets in …
A striking 51.7% of Gen Z respondents ranked casket burial as their first choice, compared with just 27.1% of baby boomers. Ashley Cooper/The Image Bank via Getty Images – By Tanya D. Marsh, Professor of Law, Wake Forest University Published: 2026 Apr 24 – …
A Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) sticks out his tongue at the Cincinnati Zoo. Photo by Mark Dumont CCA 2.0 – Article by A.I. 2026 Apr 24 – Asexual reproduction is a fascinating biological phenomenon where organisms produce offspring without genetic contribution from a …
One of rotavirus infection’s main symptoms is diarrhea, which can lead to severe dehydration that needs to be treated in the hospital. hxyume/E+ via Getty Images – By Annette Regan, Adjunct Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles Published: 2026 Apr 22 …
From empty pills to homeopathy to sham surgery, placebos have powerful effects on the body. Irina Marwan/Moment via Getty Images – By Phil Starks, Associate Professor of Biology, Tufts University Published: 2026 Apr 21 – The first time the placebo effect really got …
