The New York Times – Music:
A scientist who has studied falling playing cards, coiling rope and other phenomena has now analyzed what transforms a carpenter’s tool into a sonorous instrument.
Category: Research
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‘Snarge’ Happens and Studying It Makes Your Plane Trip Safer
The New York Times – Travel:
When a bird collides with an airplane, determining its species can help prevent future collisions. To do that, scientists need snarge.
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Cannabis for Better Sex? Here’s What the Science Says.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The research is thin, but anecdotal experience suggests that the right dose and delivery method can make a positive difference for some people.
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The Parapsychology Foundation Fights for Its Future
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Parapsychology Foundation — a four-generation matrilineal dynasty — fights for its future.
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New Zealand’s Sea Lions Are Back, and Crashing Golf Courses and Soccer Matches
The New York Times – Travel:
After their populations were decimated by hunters, New Zealand’s sea lions are returning to the coasts — sometimes surprising locals by turning up in unexpected places.