Everyday Science

The famed neurologist–author found uniqueness in every patient and savored the miracle of existence, whether it be found in squirrel monkeys or people

Meterology is far from a guessing game, yet anything but simple

The complete absence of female engineers in popular culture has huge implications for public perceptions of the STEM fields

A global, crowd-sourced competition seeks to create a new TV series with an iconic female engineer heroine at its center

Adding aerosols to the atmosphere to reflect more sunlight might slow the loss of glaciers but not stop it

While millions of people are comfortable seeking help from a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other counselor, others—maybe you included—would rather pass a kidney stone than make an appointment with a therapist. This week, the Savvy Psychologist helps you (or someone you love) get over 5 common myths and fears about therapy

Two new studies find that a deeper voice gives a politican an edge over a higher-pitched opponent

A pasta science project from Science Buddies

Focusing on irrational fears will not help chemistry’s public image

Fields with more women, such as the social sciences are found to be more welcoming

A rainy science project from Science Buddies

Indoor climate control systems are based on 1960s standards that envisioned the typical office worker to be a 40-year-old, 68-kilogram man