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In a Q&A on Tested, after someone asked about busting myths on MythBusters that "have no basis in science," Adam uses the opportunity to talk about how such a question itself has no basis in science. "Science is not a compendium of knowledge, science is a process." Anything can be tested using scientific methods. He… READ THE REST

California's kelp forests are as impressive as our redwoods. Diving in a kelp forest is enchanting, the ecosystem is amazingly beautiful. In Northern California, it may be a forgotten memory. Smithsonian Magazine: A new study using satellite imagery and underwater surveys is the latest to confirm that these majestic marine ecosystems have all but disappeared,… READ THE REST

I wrote about Medieval poop earlier in the week, so I guess the YouTube algorithms figured I'd be interested in why pee often comes out of us in these helical patterns. They were right! Image: Screengrab READ THE REST

You know you've keyed into the right career path when it's being called "the sexiest job of the 21st century." And there's a reason why data science is so, so sexy. It's because with all that data out there growing exponentially by the day, knowing how to parse and place all that information into a… READ THE REST

Earbuds are a surprisingly difficult purchase. If you go for a pair made by a name brand, are you actually paying for the heightened quality of a proven manufacturer, or are you just paying a few dollars more than going with a cheaper brand? But if you go with an earbud maker you don't really… READ THE REST

Most of us want an audio setup for our home theater that models itself on the precision sound of a top-flight cinema. Of course, it doesn't take much shopping before the audio novice is floored by insider speaker jargon and other barriers of entry that leave them glassy-eyed. Punch-drunk from tech speak, those buyers usually… READ THE REST