Author Archives: Stephen C. George

Centuries before the term was even coined, scientists have known what causes smog. But deciding how to reduce air pollution — and then actually doing it — took a lot longer. Continue reading →

For nearly 100 years, the famous grandfather paradox of time travel has fascinated both sci-fi fans and scientists. Has anyone ever come up with a solution for it? Continue reading →

Decades after his death, Tesla is hailed as a visionary and science icon. But what did Nikola Tesla do? Are the stories about this legend more flash than substance? Continue reading →

From ancient wine to 14,400-year-old flatbread, these long-lost leftovers dish up lots of knowledge about the cultures who made them. Continue reading →

Did Schrodinger have an actual cat? Did Newton invent the cat door? Meet the feline friends behind these and other legendary names. Continue reading →

Be glad you’ll never get a house call from these doctors, who used their medical training and scientific knowledge for murder. Continue reading →

The father of modern science also happened to stick needles in his eye and send criminals to their deaths. Continue reading →

How scientific are paranormal investigations, anyway? Continue reading →