Eerie alternative energy, questioning the value of a mammogram, chemistry sets in time for the holidays, science explains the darker side of war, obesity and electoral votes...

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    Just in time for Black Friday, this gift guide of chemistry sets galore is just what aspiring parents need in order to ensure their kids make it to MIT and CalTech. You can never start too early!
  • The Science of the Future of War
    This fascinating excerpt from the new book Sex and War delves into the science behind the causes of war, the weapons we fight with, and the likely manner in which we can help avoid it in the future.
  • Weighing the Vote
    Don’t know how this was missed before the election, but Olivia Judson questions the role of obesity in the electoral process. Let’s hope she has some data to report back with soon.
  • The Value of Mammograms: Think Again
    New studies concerning mammograms have revealed the high rate of false negatives and false positives, giving rise to questions regarding the value of these often painful tests.
  • Spain city sets up solar cemetery
    Someone on Spain’s crack team of energy policy gurus is particularly morbid while also being impressively efficient. What’s next solar cell gravestones? 

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