The SciencesDecember 14, 2015
When Teaching Critical Thinking Backfires
Students taught to doubt scientists and other authorities may end up doubting their teachers.
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The SciencesDecember 10, 2015
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
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The SciencesDecember 10, 2015
Folded or Flat Paper Towel: Which One Absorbs More Water?
A soggy project from Science Buddies
The SciencesDecember 3, 2015
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
The SciencesDecember 3, 2015
Half-Life Coins
A radioactive science project from Science Buddies
The SciencesDecember 1, 2015
Speedy Ebola Test Wins Google Science Fair 2015
Olivia Hallisey, now 17, developed diagnostics for the virus that don’t require electricity or refrigeration
The SciencesNovember 23, 2015
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
The SciencesNovember 19, 2015
Ears: Do Their Design, Size and Shape Matter?
An “eary” project from Science Buddies
The SciencesNovember 18, 2015
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 SciencesNovember 17, 2015
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 SciencesNovember 12, 2015
Build a Paper Rocket
Learn about the physics of flight with this soaring science activity
The SciencesNovember 5, 2015
Dancing Droplets
A drippy science project by Science Buddies