Melody Kramer of National Geographic magazine will be live blogging today’s Geography Bee—the last to be hosted by Alex Trebek. Kramer is a Bee veteran—she was once a contestant in the New Jersey county finals. She looks back with regret at her failure to properly prep for the questions. This year’s ten finalists (above) include… […]
On our radar today: 1) Fire ants inspire new rescue robots; 2) NASA plans on printing pizza in space; 3) T. Rex's cousin ate more like a falcon than a crocodile, and… […]
Guests at the upscale Harney Sushi in San Diego now get a little something extra with their fresh tuna and crab rolls: edible QR (quick response) codes. When scanned with a smart phone or tablet, the codes take users to the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) FishWatch website, where they can learn about the sustainability of the seafood t […]