Jul 13 2015SaveSpace7/13/15Space7/13/15Is the Ice on Pluto Slippery Enough for You to Fall On?Ria Misra44SaveIt’s been a good day for Pluto and its fans: Already, we’ve learned that we were underestimating its size (sorry,…
May 27 2015Save5/27/15As They Grow, Baobab Trees Hollow Themselves Out From The InsideRia Misra49SaveThe baobab tree is one of nature’s weirder creations. With its branches high overhead like a set of upside down…
Apr 24 2015Save4/24/15No, William Shakespeare Did Not Really Invent 1,700 English WordsRia Misra99SaveOne of the many pieces of popular lore attributed to Shakespeare (and there are a lot) is that he invented up to…
Apr 10 2015Save4/10/15These Knotted Cords Are A Sophisticated Ancient Counting ToolRia Misra35SaveThis looped and knotted section of cords is not only beautiful, it's also a 500-year old mathematical tool.