Mary Roach

Getting it on for science Getting it on for science

Bonobo porn, MRI sex, female Viagra. "Bonk" author Mary Roach on the scientific quest to understand arousal -- and how little we still know.
By Katharine Mieszkowski Apr 4, 2008

  • Big Think: Mary Roach on better sex

    The author discusses the latest in sex research and offers advice on how to have a healthier sex life
    June 29, 2009

  • Greenspan and the three bears

    Who is to blame for the mortgage mess? A Greek chorus of gloomy economists blames the former Fed chairman.
    By Andrew Leonard March 19, 2007

  • We see dead people?

    In a follow-up to her bestselling "Stiff," Mary Roach searches for proof of the afterlife -- and finds some startling (and scary) evidence.
    By Priya Jain October 21, 2005

  • Dead man decomposing

    An excerpt from "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," by Mary Roach.
    April 17, 2003

  • The 27.5 percent solution

    A trade war with China inches closer. Oh goody.
    By Andrew Leonard March 23, 2006

  • Over your dead body

    Mary Roach talks about decay, body recycling, gravediggers and her new book, "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers."
    By Sheerly Avni April 17, 2003

  • Don't jump!

    Exactly what happens when a person leaps off the Golden Gate Bridge? Reading this article is the safest way to find out.
    By Mary Roach February 9, 2001

  • The last tourist in Mozambique

    Want to chat with the president? No problem, as long as you're willing to go where nobody's ready for you.
    By Mary Roach December 1, 2000

  • Ladies who spray

    If you sprinkle when you tinkle, cut it out!
    By Mary Roach May 19, 2000

  • Deep, active penetration

    How researchers at one toothbrush maker figure out ways to make dental hygiene a pleasurable experience.
    By Mary Roach May 5, 2000

  • Twelve steps in the end zone

    Self-help for sports junkies (or the spouses who can't stand it).
    By Mary Roach April 21, 2000

  • Disaster drill

    Where's the virile firefighter who's supposed to cut off my clothes?
    By Mary Roach April 7, 2000

  • The sound of one leg bowling

    Things you didn't know about amputees.
    By Mary Roach March 24, 2000

  • How to feel better about falling apart

    Here's how I cope with my disgusting, sagging middle-aged body.
    By Mary Roach February 25, 2000

  • You don't even need to light up!

    Smoking rooms at airports are pretty ugly, but soon they'll be attractive and filled with food.
    By Mary Roach February 11, 2000

  • Letters to the editor

    Cher and Britney fans miffed over Mr. Blackwell's catty fashion calls Plus: The battle for gender equality is far from over; Disneyland is no gay utopia
    Letters to the editor February 2, 2000

  • Turning orange

    Raw carrot abuse is nothing to laugh at.
    By Mary Roach January 28, 2000

  • Letters to the Editor

    Dicks of the world unite! Plus: Enough already about John Rocker the bigot; who needs to sniff glue when you can read Horowitz?
    Letters to the Editor January 27, 2000

  • Sledding in Davos

    To succeed at Switzerland's hot new sport, you have to remember how to be a kid again.
    By Mary Roach January 22, 2000

  • Bug heads, rat hairs -- bon appitit

    Do you know how many insect parts are allowed in your Fig Newton?
    By Mary Roach January 14, 2000

  • The survivalist's guide to do-it-yourself medicine

    Come the apocalypse, who will fill your prescriptions?
    By Mary Roach December 17, 1999

  • Unhappy meal

    How to eat yourself to death.
    By Mary Roach December 3, 1999

  • I was a human crash-test dummy

    For 15 years, a professor gave his body for human impact-survival research -- and lived to tell the tale.
    By Mary Roach November 19, 1999

  • The power of prunes

    Plum growers hope stronger bones and moister meat loaf can replace regularity as the fruit's selling points.
    By Mary Roach November 5, 1999
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