Communicating Science to the Public—and to Other Scientists
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy, one of the U.K.'s leading popularizers, takes over a post held by Richard Dawkins and describes the importance of storytelling and crossing scientific language barriers
Sliding Science: How Are Landslides Caused?
A physics problem from Science Buddies
Women Physicists Keep Female Students Psyched
At the West Coast Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, 170 female students gathered to hear from physicists and share their research. Clara Moskowitz reports
Fact or Fiction?: Lead Can Be Turned into Gold
Particle accelerators make possible the ancient alchemist’s dream—but at a steep cost
Seeing Science: Why Do Video Game Characters Look Better Now?
Static Science: How Well Do Different Materials Make Static Electricity?
An electrically charged exercise from Science Buddies
Snuggly Science: How Puppies Keep Warm
A temperature test from Science Buddies
Suction Science: How to Break a Ruler Using Air Pressure
Perform an apparent feat of strength with this impressive physics demonstration
Sweaty Science: How Does Heart Rate Change with Exercise?
A physical pursuit from Science Buddies
When Was the Last Time Volcanoes Erupted on the East Coast?
Volcanoes on the East Coast of North America are more recent than you think—and they may be why the region still suffers relatively large earthquakes
Charles J. Limb: Inner Sparks
The Hearing specialist and sax player says that studying the brain during flights of improvisation may provide new understanding of creativity—as well as insight into the musical genius of John Coltrane
Leonardo da Vinci, Neuroscientist
Creativity may be defined as productivity marked by originality. Leonardo's studies of the brain were as creative as his art