Capable Carbon Filters
An adsorbing science project by Science Buddies
Science Education2284 articles archived since 1845
Astronomers Rename Famous Exoplanets
More than 30 worlds have new names drawn from world mythology, literature and history
When Teaching Critical Thinking Backfires
Students taught to doubt scientists and other authorities may end up doubting their teachers.
Speedy Ebola Test Wins Google Science Fair 2015
Olivia Hallisey, now 17, developed diagnostics for the virus that don’t require electricity or refrigeration
Thoughts from a #BLACKandSTEM Academic Regarding Scalia's and Roberts's Remarks on December 9, 2015
Reflecting on the remarks made by SCOTUS's Scalia and Roberts about the value of Black students in college science classes
Folded or Flat Paper Towel: Which One Absorbs More Water?
A soggy project from Science Buddies
Supreme Court Casts Doubt on Scope of Vermont Health Care Data Law
Expected ruling could prevent 18 states from collecting health care information from certain employee health plan administrators
Half-Life Coins
A radioactive science project from Science Buddies
Singing Glasses
A melodious science project from Science Buddies
Holiday Gift Guide: Women in STEM Fields Dolls and Action Figures
This year's expanded range of options could mark a sea change in representations of women and girls with an interest in the sciences
Is Lawrence Krauss a Physicist, or Just a Bad Philosopher?
Physicist Lawrence Krauss, who disparages philosophy, acted like a bad philosopher in a recent debate.
Humpback Tails Wanted
Help track the movements of humpback whales between their North Atlantic feeding grounds and their breeding grounds in the Wider Caribbean Region...
Ears: Do Their Design, Size and Shape Matter?
An “eary” project from Science Buddies
How to Grow a Jellyfish
Jellies are among the Monterey Bay Aquarium's most popular animals—but it takes work to keep the tanks filled
The Toughest Audience: Presenting Your Research to a Panel of Kids
Frontiers for Young Minds hosted its first live review event at the Chabot Space and Science Center as part of the Bay Area Science Festival. Researchers presented their work in 5-minute presentations, and then were questioned by a panel of Young Reviewers – ages 9-17 – in front of a live audience...
The Online Wisdom Lab (OWL)
Help researchers study changes in thinking skills, decision making and health behavior during adulthood...
Build a Paper Rocket
Learn about the physics of flight with this soaring science activity
What a Science Writer Thinks about on His Morning Commute
A science writer commuting to work ponders brain implants, schizophrenia, Penrose tiles and God
Dancing Droplets
A drippy science project by Science Buddies
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Send Us Your Skeletons [Australia]
Play a key role in fishing research being conducted by Western Australia’s Department of Fisheries...
