We’ve got hand transplants and face transplants… could brain transplants be next?
Science fiction is becoming reality faster than anybody realized — we not only can transplant an entire arm now, but we’ve succeeded in creating face transplants that restore mouth and tongue function to patients. How long will it be before we can transplant an entire brain? Peggy Kolm from Biology in Science Fiction looks at…
How the Pen Evolved from a Humble Paintbrush Into a Precise Instrument of Writing Perfection
Yeah, you can buy those blue Bic pens in bulk if you want—a boatload costs about as much as your morning coffee. And all pens are pretty much the same, right? Of course not. Cheapo pens are much more likely to leave ink smeared across your nose, bleeding through your pants pocket, or glopping up…
This Gas And Charcoal BBQ Is Your Grill-Baby-Grill Deal of the Day
A battle rages on warm evenings around the world. It kicks off as soon as the ground begins to thaw and before the last snows melt away. The heavily sooted workhorses of summer are rolled out on squeaky plastic wheels to their place in the sun, ready to stand guard day and night. Yes, it’s…