Author Archives: Sorcha McDonagh
Sleep Lessons from Sparrows
During migration season, certain sparrows remain amazingly alert even when they haven’t had much sleep.
Spitting Up Blobs to Get Around
A nasty parasite finds a new host by making a fly cough up a blob of gel.
Flying the Hyper Skies
A little airplane called the Hyper-X has broken the speed record for jet aircraft.
Little Bits of Trouble
Extremely tiny particles known as buckyballs can harm living cells.
Cooking Up Superhard Diamonds
Popping diamonds into a high-pressure oven can make these hard minerals even harder.
Reading Verbs Revs Up Your Brain
Silently reading the word “dance” gets your brain to react as though you’re really dancing.
Earth’s Early Oxygen Boost
The steady buildup of oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere may have helped life forms become more complex.
Roll-Up Computer Monitors to Go
Future electronic displays may be paper-thin and as flexible as a stick of gum.
A Vulture’s Hidden Enemy
Vultures may be getting a deadly dose of medicine from the carcasses they feed upon.
Slip Slidin’ Away—Under the Sea
A thin layer of water can keep ocean avalanches moving far and fast.
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