The SciencesNovember 27, 2014
Scrumptious Science: Great Globs of Gluten!
A tasty Thanksgiving test from Science Buddies
Science Education
The SciencesNovember 23, 2014
The Math Geek Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a gift that says, "Hey, I know you like math"? Look no further. There is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to wonderful mathematical things to give to people, but here are some of the coolest items I've seen this year.
New Issue: Orbital Catastrophe Ahead? Read Now
Mind & BrainNovember 22, 2014
Artist Ellen Levy Steals Your Attention
Artist Ellen Levy teamed up with neuroscientist Michael E. Goldberg, Director of the Mahoney Center for Brain and Behavior at Columbia University in New York, to apply the concept of change blindness to an interactive art installation.
The SciencesNovember 18, 2014
Congress’s “Rocket Scientist” to Take Helm of World’s Largest Science Organization
Rep. Rush Holt on science in Congress: “There are some real frustrations. I’ll leave it at that”
The SciencesNovember 18, 2014
How Scientific Are Your Instruments?
What do coins, a Wii remote, or card games have to do with science? More than you might think. Scientific instruments are devices specifically designed to measure the subject of your research reliably and accurately.
The SciencesNovember 18, 2014
A Proof of the Math Fact of Rolle in Short Words
This proof of the math fact of Rolle, I wrote it down; here was my goal: Use just words with one part. (So it won’t sound too smart.) Please tell me if you find a hole.
EnvironmentNovember 14, 2014
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle is a Glamour Woman of the Year
Her Deepness. The Sturgeon General. And now: Glamour Girl. On Monday night, renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle earned a new moniker when she joined eight others in receiving a 2014 Glamour Woman of the Year Award at a celebrity-packed Carnegie Hall.
The SciencesNovember 14, 2014
It is Never too Early to Think—and Communicate—Like a Scientist
When you think about the job of a scientist, what images come into your mind? A chemist wearing a lab coat surrounded by beakers? A geologist out studying rocks in the desert?
The SciencesNovember 13, 2014
Sonorous Science: Making Music with Bottles
A musical physics project from Science Buddies
TechnologyNovember 12, 2014
5 Hard Questions about Emerging Technologies We Can’t Afford Not to Ask
In the near future access to information and new technology may make profits and privacy obsolete, and force us to redefine the boundaries between humanity and machines
The SciencesNovember 12, 2014
U.S. Falling Behind on Competitiveness and Innovation
I’ve been mentioning R&D in talks and articles a lot lately. Most audiences outside the beltway don’t immediately know I mean Research and Development – until I explain it’s the part of our federal budget accounting for a good deal of “science stuff.” R&D supports basic research and leads to new innovation while helping boost [...]
Mind & BrainNovember 11, 2014
Resources to Help Your Child with ADHD Flourish
In my prior post (“The Creative Gifts of ADHD“), I argued that there are a heck of a lot of creative possibilities that remain dormant in children with ADHD due to the way we treat such children in an educational context.