Complexity Of Touring With Rosewood Instruments May Soon Be Eased
Complex regulations around the material, including a confusing permit process for musicians, may be much easier to navigate after a meeting today in Geneva.
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The Genetic Divide Between NYC's Uptown And Downtown Rats
Fordham University graduate student Matthew Combs studies the DNA of New York City's rats. He found that rats living uptown are genetically distinct from rats living downtown.
A Tax That Would Hurt Science's Most Valuable — And Vulnerable
Grad students are the engines of America's scientific and technological prowess — with an amazing return on investment, says professor Adam Frank.
How Birth Order Relates To Job Success
New social science research explores the relationship between who becomes a CEO and family birth order. First-born sons are far more likely to be represented among the ranks of CEOs.
Rare And Mysterious Vomiting Illness Linked To Heavy Marijuana Use
For a small percentage of people who smoke marijuana, long term use can make them sick with violent vomiting. California doctors worry they'll see more cases when pot is fully legalized in January.
Afghan Girls Robotics Team Takes Home A Top Honor In European Contest
The team previously made headlines when their U.S. visa was temporarily denied. Now they've won first place in the "Entrepreneurial Challenge" in Estonia, at Europe's largest robotics festival.
Hundreds Of Eggs From Ancient Flying Reptile Are Found In China
The fossilized pterosaur eggs and embryos shed light on the Lower Cretaceous creature's development and nesting habits. The cache was found where the reptile was once abundant, dubbed Pterosaur Eden.
New North Korean Missile Is A 'Monster'
Analysts say the North's latest intercontinental ballistic missile, the Hwasong-15, is larger and more powerful than anything it has built before.
The Tree That Rocked The Music Industry
This year, new international regulations on rosewood have reverberated through the music industry, costing tens of millions in lost sales and extra administrative costs.