Articles by Joel Shirkin

Traffic scientists study ants because they manage traffic better than humans.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Teaching young offenders a trade cut recidivism rate in 19th century.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Gamma rays could improve screening for nuclear and other hazardous materials.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Why drug tests for dementia fail and what can be done about it.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Why once Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed it is usually too late.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
The helplessness of Alzheimer's Disease.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Researchers identify a method to prevent chemotherapy from wreaking havoc on healthy cells.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
The law, technology and self-driving automobiles.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Ancient Romans ate meals most Americans would recognize.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Combining treated bed nets with potential vaccines could make matters worse.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Archaeologists report new findings about the Continental army’s winter of discontent.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Know when to fold 'em, or ask a computer.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor