Solving the Mystery of Whose Laughter Is On the Golden Record

Forty years ago, the sound of human laughter was blasted out into the cosmos—but who is the person laughing? And why did the track disappear from official recordings?

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Quantum common sense

Despite its confounding reputation, quantum mechanics both guides and helps explain human intuition. By Philip Ball.

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EPA intends to form “red team” to debate climate science

Agency head reported to desire “back-and-forth critique” of published research. By Scott K. Johnson.

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The World’s Most Dangerous Librarian Knew How to Build an Atomic Bomb

While dodging accusations of communism, Charlotte Serber made the nuclear bomb possible. By Michael Waters.

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The Future of Coal Country

A local environmental activist fights to prepare her community for life beyond mining. By Eliza Griswold.

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Popular class of drugs reverse potentially harmful genetic changes from heart disease

Beta blockers are commonly used world-wide to treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions, such as arrhythmias and heart failure. Scientists have known for decades that the medications work by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force of contraction - lessening the burden of work carried out by the heart. However, new research out of York University has now shown that these drugs also reverse a number of potentially detrimental genetic changes associated with heart disease.

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Nasa spokesperson denies claims it has child sex slaves on Mars

Nasa does not have a colony of child sex slaves on Mars, it has been forced to confirm. The space agency has looked to address claims made by a guest on Alex Jones's Infowars channel that it has kidnapped children and is holding them on Mars.

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