Current Affairs
Current Affairs provides the science angle that completes the coverage of today's news and answers questions about the science behind the latest headlines.
3/15/10
NCAA Tournament Pool: Leveling The Brackets
March Madness office pool scoring systems could discriminate against those with more basketball knowledge.
3/11/10
Rebates For Clunker Appliances
A federal program encourages the retirement of inefficient appliances with cash rebates.
2/26/10
Winter Olympics Science Notes: Speed Skating
Making the blade turn by itself, and how a "klap" makes skaters go faster.
2/25/10
Winter Olympics Science Notes: Skate Blades
The proper shaping of a skate's blade is crucial to performance in skating sports.
2/19/10
Winter Olympics Science Notes: Skeleton
Gaining speed without going downhill. Wind tunnel research helps athletes slide faster.
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