Currents blog

Why filmmakers behind "The Great Gatsby" decide to use fine diamond jewelry instead of fake stones while filming the movie
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
Reading complicated panels may rely on a rulebook and experience.
Ryder Diaz, Contributor
Kevin Grazier is a planetary physicist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
A newly recognized form of lightning produces X-rays and gamma rays but little visible light.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
How much injury risk is worth it to win a game?
Chris Gorski, Editor
Today, in Baltimore, physicists presented several insights on fighting diseases.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Plasma physics is a very "down-to-earth" science.
Inside Science Contributor
Almost every week I receive at least one email containing information about concussion-related research.
Chris Gorski, Editor
At Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, presenters frequently need to convince others that their conclusions were valid.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Becoming completely immersed in another time, place, or situation is my favorite way to escape the stress of daily life.
Emilie Lorditch, Staff Writer
New research shows that there's not much difference between the best kicker in the NFL and one who is average.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Don't buy your Super Bowl ticket today, say analysts from TiqIQ.com.
Chris Gorski, Editor