Physics

Listener Bob Thompson was biking past the Bevo Mill earlier this year when he noticed something strange about the Dutch-style windmill: It appeared to be rotating in the wrong direction.

Birds are drawn to the blue berries of the tropical Pollia condensata plant; scientists are just as intrigued with the small shiny fruits. A recent study shows that the berries are more intensely reflective than any other living thing.

Today is the Cardinals' home opener against the Chicago Cubs.For St. Louis Public Radio’s Véronique LaCapra, baseball season means it’s time to talk about…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 13, 2011 - Though Ronald Reagan never claimed to be a scientist, he succinctly summarized the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 13, 2010 - Mark McGwire, past first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, is arguably the…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: September 17, 2008 - As an inveterate columnist, I'd never allow a trifling detail like virtual…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: June 17, 2008 - Energy is such a natural part of life that its contribution to the fabric of our days…