Science Jul 12 Is CBD legal? Here’s what you need to know, according to science By Nsikan Akpan, Jamie Leventhal
Science Mar 15 How the New York pizza slice became universal A new book explains how simple inventions, like the New York City pizza oven, allow certain food producers to dominate their global supply chains. By Nsikan Akpan, Jamie Leventhal
Science Mar 14 Deep dish or New York style? How pi can solve your pizza order Math can solve your eternal questions of ordering pizza and explain why folding your pizza is always the strongest move. By Nsikan Akpan, Julia Griffin, Jamie Leventhal
Science Dec 17 How long do cold and flu viruses stay contagious on public surfaces? These pathogens don’t actually last for days or weeks outside the body, but you should still be proactive in protecting yourself from their spread. By Julia Griffin, Nsikan Akpan
Science Nov 12 Why ‘mega wildfires’ are happening in November What everyone needs to know about why these fires are spreading so quickly so late in the year, and how to protect your homes and businesses from them. By Nsikan Akpan
Aug 15 How to avoid a catastrophic ‘Hothouse Earth’ By Julia Griffin, Nsikan Akpan Humanity only has a handful of decades to determine the future of our planet. Continue reading
Aug 12 Skin poaching of Asian elephants, a crisis unfolding in Myanmar, could crush the species By Nsikan Akpan Asian elephants are 10 times more endangered than African savanna elephant and facing a new serious threat. Poachers are taking the skin of Asian elephants in Myanmar and turning it into ruby red jewelry. Continue reading
Jul 27 Here’s proof that open office layouts don’t work, and how to fix them By Nsikan Akpan, Julia Griffin A new study shows moving to an open office dramatically cuts face-to-face conversations, but architects say not all open offices should be treated equal. Continue reading
Jun 18 Laze, vog and other volcano vocabulary inspired by Kilauea By Nsikan Akpan, Julia Griffin Kilauea's eruptions have exposed the guts of our planet in ways previously unseen, and along the way, inspired a number of volcanology terms. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 2:22 Yanny vs. Laurel spotlights our brains’ desire to fill in the gaps By Julia Griffin, Nsikan Akpan It's the auditory debate taking the internet by storm. The PBS NewsHour's Nsikan Akpan and Julia Griffin explain how one sound can create two different experiences. Continue watching