Science Education

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

 

Particle accelerators make possible the ancient alchemist’s dream—but at a steep cost

An electrically charged exercise from Science Buddies

A temperature test from Science Buddies

Perform an apparent feat of strength with this impressive physics demonstration

A physical pursuit from Science Buddies

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

Creativity may be defined as productivity marked by originality. Leonardo's studies of the brain were as creative as his art

Outstanding creativity in all domains may stem from shared attributes and a common process of discovery

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

A tasty New Year's task from Science Buddies