Science Far from Center Stage in Obama's State of the Union
President Barack Obama's sixth State of the Union address, his first before a Republican-led legislature, was studded this evening with references to science and technology amidst talk of middle class tax cuts, thawing U.S.
Salt Sculpture Stalactites
Learn about crystals with this evaporation activity
Fight at the Museum: Confronting Visitor Biases
Midway through the school year, parents and teachers are starting to plan (and fundraise) for winter and spring field trips. Among the most popular destinations is the science museum.
Science and Art Exhibits To Launch 2015
The number of exhibits combining science and art in some capacity has grown steadily since I began blogging about them in 2011. With exhibits in galleries and museums across the country, there’s something for everyone.
Shape Science: Play-Doh Math
A volume-based venture from Science Buddies
Soupy Science: Investigate How Dried Beans Absorb Water
A tasty New Year's task from Science Buddies
What Works, What Doesn't
Some study techniques accelerate learning, whereas others are just a waste of time—but which ones are which? An unprecedented review maps out the best pathways to follow
Where are All the Female Geniuses?
Women tend to choose work-life balance rather than the pursuit of eminence—although the choice is not entirely freely made
Is Ebola Here to Stay?
Why scientists continue to be perplexed by how to define the outbreak that has killed 7,000
Succulent Science: The Role of Fats in Making a Perfect Pastry
A tasty food science task from Science Buddies
"You Are Welcome Here": Small Stickers Make a Big Difference for LGBTQ Scientists
When I visited the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on Cape Cod in early 2013 for an open house for prospective students, in many senses I was feeling under the weather.
A Last-Last Minute ScienceArt Gift Guide feat. Books
In my efforts to make the most original sciart gift guide I could muster earlier this month I overlooked some fantastic books that I want to plug today in case you’re doing any last minute shopping at bookstores.