Beyond familiar particles such as electrons and protons, scientists have discovered a zoo of “quasiparticles” with exotic names, such as magnons, angulons, dropletons and polaritons. But what are quasiparticles, exactly?…

Science word of the day: LithicsPronunciation: LITH’-iksWhat it means: In archaeology, lithics refers to artifacts made of stone. Scientists used to think Homo sapiens was the only human species to make stone tools. But like many oversimplified stories about human…

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Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes

‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you…

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