Articles by Joel Shirkin
Are new instruments as good as Antonio Stradivari's prized creations?
Drilling reveals record from a time when the Dead Sea was deader.
When science and technology fail and only courage can win a battle.
Scientists use cave spider populations to plot climate change and threats to species.
How an angry encounter with a total stranger helped to identify the cause of Legionnaires’ disease.
Purple, Magic failed to give enough warning.
Elephants bring tourists and tourists bring money.
Efforts could help reproduce frankincense before natural sources disappear.
Beloved writer's work combines fantastical stories with social commentary.
Now, how to convince commuters?
Electric "blinks" keep printer nozzles working.