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Phil Edwards

Phil Edwards

Former correspondent

    Latest articles by Phil Edwards

    Science
    The arguments against vaccines haven’t changed in 100 yearsThe arguments against vaccines haven’t changed in 100 years
    Science

    Anti-vaccination arguments have been around for longer than a century. This vintage ad proves they haven’t changed much.

    By Phil Edwards
    Culture
    Here’s how you thank the FBI for recovering your 300-year-old Stradivarius violinHere’s how you thank the FBI for recovering your 300-year-old Stradivarius violin
    Culture

    What happens when you recover a Stradivarius violin? For the FBI, it meant getting a free concert.

    By Phil Edwards
    Technology
    Which state f*cking loves science the most?Which state f*cking loves science the most?
    Technology

    Only one state can love science the most (on Facebook). See where your state ranks.

    By Phil Edwards
    Culture
    4 times cops helped graffiti artists4 times cops helped graffiti artists
    Culture

    They may always be enemies. But sometimes, cops and taggers have been on the same side.

    By Phil Edwards
    Climate
    A Chinese official says all the smog is just from smoking baconA Chinese official says all the smog is just from smoking bacon
    Climate

    Bacon may not be the cause of smog in China. But it’s getting the blame.

    By Phil Edwards
    Culture
    Think you know why movie attendance is down? It’s not high ticket prices.Think you know why movie attendance is down? It’s not high ticket prices.
    Culture

    Think movie ticket prices are keeping you from seeing movies in theaters? You might be surprised.

    By Phil Edwards
    Almanac
    These bunny rabbits are the forgotten heroes of World War IIThese bunny rabbits are the forgotten heroes of World War II
    Almanac

    Without these bunnies, a new wonder drug might not have changed the world.

    By Phil Edwards
    Culture
    9 questions about Nickelodeon slime you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about Nickelodeon slime you were too embarrassed to ask
    Culture

    The slime recipe, the connection between Gak and heroin, and more.

    By Phil Edwards
    Life
    The 1902 Poison Squad that tested the chemicals put in our food — by eating themThe 1902 Poison Squad that tested the chemicals put in our food — by eating them
    Life

    Eating weird stuff can do amazing things. These foods won’t save your life, but at one point, eating them changed history.

    By Phil Edwards