Eleanor Hildebrandt
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Scientists May Soon Be Able to Turn Off Pain with Gene Editing: Should They?
It would be a gift for some people, but raises major ethical questions → Read More
Five Memorable Animals Who Expanded the Scientific Frontier
Five Memorable Animals Who Expanded the Scientific Frontier Laika, a gene-edited pig, was named in honor of the first living creature to orbit the earth, a stray dog named Laika. (Courtesy eGenesis) Untold numbers of animals have contributed to science, in ways big and small. Studying cows and cowpox helped English doctor Edward Jenner create a smallpox vaccine; Ivan Pavlov’s experiments on… → Read More
Three Big Biotech Ideas to Watch in 2020—And Beyond
Tiny organs, tiny gene edits, and tiny bacteria could each have a huge impact on health → Read More
How To Make Really Good Coffee
Even a small investment can have a huge—and delicious—payoff. → Read More
Historian Robert Caro on the Importance of Analog Research in a Digital Age
"Today everybody believes fast is good. Sometimes slow is good." → Read More
Catch the Biggest Supermoon of 2019 Tonight
The "Super Snow Moon," the second of this year's three supermoons, will appear about 10 percent larger than an average full moon. → Read More
10 Wild Things You Didn't Know About Boy Scout History
February 8 is National Boy Scouts Day. The youth organization has been around since 1910; here are 10 incredible stories from their 109-year history. → Read More
A Single Heat Wave Killed One Third of Spectacled Fruit Bats in Australia
Two days of record-breaking heat in Australia last November killed about 23,000 spectacled fruit bats. → Read More
The Best Places to Buy Glasses Online in 2019
Looking for a new pair of prescription glasses? At least one of these five sites is sure to have you covered. → Read More
It's Not Too Early to Start Thinking About the July 2019 Solar Eclipse
It'll be Tuesday, July 2, and the path of totality will cross Chile and Argentina. → Read More
The True Story of the Lost Sci-Fi Movie "Brainstorm," Natalie Wood’s Last Film
It had big stars, it foretold virtual reality, and the director was the special effects wizard behind 2001: A Space Odyssey. So why have you never heard of this movie? → Read More
This Weekend, 1.8 Million Wreaths Will Be Laid To Honor U.S. Veterans
The foundation Wreaths Across America will coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies at 1,640 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad. You can still contribute. → Read More
How To Watch the December 2018 Geminid Meteor Shower
The best views will come very early in the morning on Friday, Dec. 14. → Read More
How To Snag the Cheapest Flights for Your Next Adventure
Use these tips to get the best deals on airline travel, with the least amount of headache. → Read More
Climate Changes Is Rewiring Sharks' Brains
Research out of Australia suggests that a warmer climate could make sharks "right-handed." → Read More
46 Years Later, Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' Resurrected by Modern Day Tech
After producer Alan Elliott bought the rights to the Sydney Pollack footage in 2007, he made an alarming discovery: None of the audio lined up correctly. → Read More
Turns Out, Hand-Crank Chargers Don't Have to Be Ugly
It's an emergency gadget you wouldn't be embarrassed to keep on your desk. → Read More
Everything You Need to Use WhatsApp Like a Pro
WhatsApp is the world's biggest messaging app and one of the most secure ways to communicate with loved ones and friends abroad. Here's how to get started using it. → Read More
Gift Ideas for Women Who Love the Outdoors
Know a smart, outdoorsy, DIY-loving lady? Sounds like she deserves a great holiday gift. → Read More
Darn Tough Socks Are Boot Socks That Will Last You a Lifetime
When you're wearing boots every day, you need a good pair of socks. Better yet, a Darn Tough pair. → Read More