science Scientific research in sketches #2 Does lead feel heavier than feathers; is beauty universal; what can you do today to fight depression 3 years in the future?
science Have you ever wanted to know what happens to bees on cocaine? Cocaine is toxic to insects, go figure!
science Answering the existential questions — what is navel fluff? Even wondered... what the hell is this navel fluff? Wonder no more, scientists have gotten to the bottom of this!
science The physical model of pooping in penguins Authors of the research paper: "Anyone (...) must have wondered about the pressure the bird generates."
science How high can a flea really jump? Dog fleas can jump higher than cat fleas. In other news, scientists have the strangest hobbies.
science Women sound better when ovulating The voice of a naturally cycling woman becomes more attractive to the opposive sex when they're most likely to conceive. Primal, no?
science Sword swallowing. Don't. Sword swallowers often suffer from everything from sore throats to neck perforations... and yes, somebody **did** manage to actually swallow one!
science Guess the menstrual cycle of the stripper by how much you tip her! Lap dancers earn almost twice as much money in tips during estrus than during menstruation. Those taking hormonal contraception don't!
