Lou Dzierzak is a freelance writer based in Minneapolis. Follow him on Twitter @writerlou
U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven’t Defeated This Nasty Parasite
The U.S.’s largest-ever outbreak of waterborne illness—cryptosporidiosis—hit Milwaukee 30 years ago. Why are many other water systems still vulnerable to the same parasite today?
How to Make Sure Wildfire Shelters Save Firefighters’ Lives
Fiery tests can assess new prototypes of portable shelters, the last line of defense for wildland firefighters
Explosive Charges Protect Roads and Ski Areas
Controlled avalanches are a major safety effort during a year of outdoor activities
Rescue Drones Need to Learn How Lost Humans Think
New research seeks to improve the effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles in search and rescue operations
New Adaptive Fabric Cools Down as You Heat Up
The dynamic textile becomes more breathable in hotter, sweatier conditions
Great Lakes Defenders Have a Shocking Idea to Stave Off Invasive Carp
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has proposed electric and sound barriers to repel Asian carp approaching Lake Michigan
How to Survive an Avalanche: Skier’s Air Bag
For those who can’t resist fresh powder in the backcountry, a new wearable safety device could increase the chances of rescue
Factoring Fear: What Scares Us and Why
Scientists scan the brain in an attempt to explain the hows and whys of being afraid--very afraid
Does an Advertiser Know You Clicked on This Story?
Facebook, Yahoo, and Google come under fire for allowing advertisers to follow online consumer behavior to create targeted messages
Beijing Olympics: BMX Bikers Search for Gold on Laoshan Mountain
This year's summer games mark the first time bicycle motocross will be held as an Olympic event
Batter Up: Shattering Sticks Create Peril in MLB Ballparks
Baseball officials are noticing more and more broken bats--and injuries. Where lies the blame?
Winning the Tour de France Takes Grit, Strength--And Cutting-Edge Technology
Sure bulging legs and tremendous stamina will keep you in the race, but the right gear is crucial if you want to win