Antivaxxers turn to homeschooling to avoid protecting their kids’ health
One anti-vaccine parent planned to quit her part-time job to "become an educator."
Science // Science & Exploration
July 8, 2011: That time Ars saw the last ever Space Shuttle launch
From the archives: Eight years ago, NASA launched Atlantis and ended an era.
Snowball the dancing cockatoo has wide range of killer moves, new study finds
Head bangs, body rolls, foot lifts, and down shakes—this bird can even vogue.
Unexploded World War II bombs may still be buried at Pompeii
7 to 10 unexploded bombs may await archaeologists in unexcavated parts of Pompeii.
Archival footage, audio immerses viewers in APOLLO: Missions to the Moon
Director Tom Jennings and engineer Poppy Northcutt reflect on seminal era in space flight.
How much carbon does our lumber sequester?
It's not all that much, and keeping it sequestered depends on economic conditions.
Study concludes 33,000-year-old skull shows signs of blunt-force trauma
The killer was probably left-handed and used a club to administer the fatal blow.
Space and booze, an anecdotal history
From the archives: From Buzz's holy wine to sherry, alcohol and space mix despite NASA policy.
No, a “checklist error” did not almost derail the first moon landing
From the archives: The cause of Apollo 11’s landing alarms is a lot more complicated.
New York Times falls for “obesity probiotic” hype
Like many probiotic studies, it’s small, inconclusive, and has financial conflicts.
Wellness startup’s generic Viagra ads flout Facebook rules
Wellness brands Hims and Hers offer prescription drugs in ads, don't disclose side effects.
Rocket Report: Teachers invest in SpaceX, Russia plans to study reusable launch
“We are in discussions with three different customers as we speak."
Alaskan permafrost warming experiment produces surprising results
New measurement method showed 5% of permafrost carbon is released each year.
Neanderthals’ history is as complicated as ours
New study hints at Neanderthal population turnover in Siberia 90,000-120,000 years ago.
Here’s a reality check on NASA’s Artemis Moon landing program
"They are fighting tooth and nail to nix the Gateway."
