Similarities Between Human and Chimp Genomes Revealed by Hilbert Curve
Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post from Martin Krzywinski, a contributing artist who designed the Graphic Science illustration in the September issue of Scientific American magazine.
Booming Rooftop Solar Power Suffers Growing Pains
Reaping benefits from solar panels on a home may be harder than some sales pitches suggest
An Eye-Popping New Look at Flowers' Highly Public Private Parts
People who lack the gardening bug often regard flowers like fashion models: pretty but boring. Jens Petersen, the man who gave us the groundbreaking photographs of fungi in “The Kingdom of Fungi”, which I reviewed here in March, has a new book of photographs (still available only in Danish, unfortunately, and called Blomsterliv — “Flower [...]
Biology Student Faces Jail Time for Publishing Scientist's Thesis on Scribd
The thesis, about amphibian taxonomy, was posted with the intention of helping fellow students with their fieldwork, but prosecutors say the move was criminal
Shining Science: Explore Glow-in-the-Dark Water!
A chemistry challenge from Science Buddies
Deespsea Challenge 3D Hits Theaters; Here's the Biology Behind the Film
Note: James Cameron’s National Geographic film “Deepsea Challenge 3D” documenting his trip to Challenger Deep at the bottom of the Mariana Trench has been released at last — to about 300 “select theaters” on August 8.
Iranian Woman Nabs Highest Prize in Mathematics
Maryam Mirzakhani is among four young researchers to win the 2014 Fields medals, which are awarded every four years
How John Muir's Brand of Conservation Led to the Decline of Yosemite
In July 1929 a frail, elderly woman quietly processed acorns on the floor of the Yosemite Valley. Her weather worn face appeared thin, yet firm like crumpled paper.
Beyond Classic Brain Illustrations That Make Us Drool
I threw down a bit of a challenge last month at the Association of Medical Illustrators Conference in Minnesota. But first, I had to—somewhat unexpectedly—accept some challenges presented by others.
Diversity in Focus at Upcoming Science Writers Meeting
Calling all journalists, authors, editors, producers, public information officers, students and communicators with a passion for science, tech, engineering and mathematics!
Robin Williams' Comedic Genius Was Not a Result of Mental Illness, but His Suicide Was
Of course, the media is writing a lot today about the link between mental illness and creativity in light of Robin Williams' suicide. Here's the thing: Williams' comedic genius was a result of many factors, including his compassion, playfulness, divergent thinking, imagination, intelligence, affective repertoire, and unique life experiences.
How to Talk About the Fields Medal at Your Next Cocktail Party
On Wednesday, four mathematicians will receive the prestigious Fields Medal at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Seoul.