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The article discusses how Japan is recovering from the March 2011 earthquake.

An interview with Victoria Jensen, virologist at the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center in Fort Detrick, Maryland, is presented including her methods to staying safe from deadly viruses, a description of the laboratory suit she uses, and some viruses being studied by Jensen.

An interview with Xavier Amatriain, a computer scientist at online movie rental service Netflix, who develops the recommendation system for the company's online streaming service is presented, wherein he discusses how he became interested in this work, how the recommendation algorithms work, and the most fun about his job.

The article explains the geometry behind the sparkle of diamonds. Topics discussed include the 5.16-carat diamond find of 12-year-old Michael Dettlaff at the Crater of Diamonds State Park, the need for diamonds to be cut and shaped, the control of light depending on the variations of the angles between the facets on the crown and pavilion, and the dispersion of a diamond.

An interview with fire-protection engineer Lee McCarthy of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is presented, wherein he discusses how he studies fires in the laboratory, why it is important to study fires in the laboratory, and what he likes best about his job.

The article features the solar powered aircraft Solar Impulse which flew from San Francisco, California to New York City beginning in May 2013 and ending in July. Made mostly of carbon fiber, the plane weighs 3,500 pounds and equipped with 12,000 solar cells that transforms the sun's energy into electricity. A quiz regarding the Solar Impulse is also presented.

The article discusses the plan of researchers at the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to capture an asteroid to learn how to prevent it from colliding into the Earth. Information on an asteroid that exploded in Chelyabinsk, Russia in February 2013 is presented. It is said that the plan of NASA to capture an asteroid will start by identifying and targeting a specific asteroid that weighs 500 tons and then an unpiloted spacecraft will be launched in 2017 to grab it.

The article discusses the efforts of food scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to develop food for astronauts who are headed to Mars. It is said that the distance between the Earth and Mars is approximately 140 million miles. Factors considered in developing space food include preservation, packaging and nutrient content. A description of the difference in atmospheric pressure in Mars and its impact on the amount of time needed in cooking food is presented.

The article offers information on the excitement that people feel whenever they ride thrill rides. It mentions that the g-forces in the body cause the body to be excited. According to the author, g-forces are known to be the forces in the human body that are responsible for the way the body responses to a result of gravity.

A quiz concerning the number of malaria cases around the world in 2010 is presented.

The article features ClearWater Initiative, a charity based in New Haven, Connecticut, that aims to provide drinkable water to people in need. ClearWater was founded by Benjamin Sklaver in 2007 when he returned to Connecticut after serving in the U.S. Army in Uganda. As of March 25, 2013, ClearWater already brought clean water to more than 20,000 people in 30 villages in northern Uganda.

A quiz is presented about the pH scale and the powers of 10 to see how the acid levels of acidic and basic solutions compare with the acidic waters of Dallol, Ethiopia.

A quiz about birds is presented.

The article offers information on veterinarian Bryan Grieg and his fascination for toxins and venomous animals.

The article offers information on the launch of the Bloodhound Super Sonic Car by pilot Andy Green in 2012 with an overlook on its special features. It informs that the car can run at a great speed of 1,000 miles per hour which is faster than the speed of sound and thus making it world's fastest car. It further focuses on special features of the car in brief.

The article reports on efforts by scientists to study the geologic history of India using amber deposits containing thousands of bees, termites, spiders and plants that lived more than 50 million years ago.

The article focuses on efforts by scientists to develop environmentally friendly fireworks.

The article presents information on the anticounterfeiting technology in a 100-U.S. dollar-bill including the glowing thread, the difference in the feel and the hidden portrait.

This article focuses on the science project conducted by 16-year-old Maia Persche in Baraboo Hills, Wisconsin which examined animal tracks and how reforestation benefits local mammal populations.

The article focuses on the comparison made between the jumping capabilities of the fleas and the Olympics record holder high jumper Javier Sotomayor.

The article offers information on Frank and Louie, a Janus cat that suffers from diprosopus, a genetic condition that causes an animal to develop two faces.

An interview with BluePearl Veterinary Partners founder Neil Shaw and New York City Veterinary Specialists senior emergency clinician David Bessler is presented, including the functions of a pet veterinarian and their story of how they have helped an animal.

An interview with garbologist Robin Nagle from the New York University and the Department of Sanitation in New York City (DSNY) is presented, wherein she explains how much a garbologist earns, her work responsibilities, and how teenagers can prepare themselves for careers in waste management.

The article discusses the initiatives carried out by Clearwater public utilities department to make their water safe and potable in Florida. Accordingly, Maria de la Cantera headed the environmental laboratory testing facilities of the city wherein they conducted routine sample tests and operated seven days a week. In addition, de la Cantera notes that automation, teamwork, and good communication play an essential role in conducting their efficient method to provide contaminant-free water.

The article reports on the works of Ben Hindson, project leader of the point-of-care diagnostic laboratory at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California. Hindson has developed prototype instruments and technologies that could detect micro-organisms in animal and human samples and could diagnose disaster victims within an hour. Moreover, Hindson asserts that his team is focused on the application and providing a solution in a short time frame.

The article reports on the role of Thomas Sowin and his colleagues at Abbott Laboratories Inc., in circuiting pharmaceutical compounds from the laboratories to clinical trials and the marketplace in the U.S. According to Sowin, the laboratories are called the High Throughput Organic Synthesis (HTOS) and High Throughput Purification (HTP) groups within the Advanced Technologies area of Global Pharmaceutical Discovery.

The article presents information related to Myanmar, Burma. Myanmar has been ruled by a military dictatorship since 1988. Critics of the government say tourism dollars, specifically those that go toward visas, departure fees, and any tour bookings with Myanmar Travels & Tours, the state-run travel agency, help fund the rampant oppression of citizens. Due to poor infrastructure, even devoted DIY travelers should consider enlisting a tour company. For a private tour, one should sign on with experts at Geographic Expeditions Inc., who will customize a trip to anywhere in the country, including a visit to must-see ruins of ancient Buddhist temples in Bagan, for about $400 a day.

The article features Hugh Herr, head of the bionics group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Media Laboratory (MIT Media Lab) and the designer of the bionic leg prosthesis. It presents the view of Herr on the design of the bionic legs and his dedication to improving technology for people with disabilities, designing his own prosthesis that helped him return to ice climbing, and the emPOWER bionic limb sold through his startup BioneX Medical Technologies.