The SciencesJanuary 2, 2014
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
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Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2014
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
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Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2014
The Science of Genius
Outstanding creativity in all domains may stem from shared attributes and a common process of discovery
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2014
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
December 26, 2013
Scrumptious Science: How Does Baking Powder Make Cornbread Fluffy?
A tasty New Year's task from Science Buddies
The SciencesDecember 20, 2013
Where Have All the Data Gone?
Twenty years after publication in 1991, 80 percent of the data behind scientific papers was no longer available. Karen Hopkin reports
The SciencesDecember 19, 2013
Study Skills Science: Investigating Memory Mnemonics
A learning labor from Science Buddies
The SciencesDecember 12, 2013
Double-Slit Science: How Light Can Be Both a Particle and a Wave
Learn how light can be two things at once with this illuminating experiment
December 5, 2013
Sensory Science: Testing Taste Thresholds
A tasty task from Science Buddies
December 1, 2013
Saucy Science: Comparing Cranberry Condiments
A tasty Thanksgiving test from Science Buddies
The SciencesDecember 1, 2013
Why China and India Love U.S. Universities
November 21, 2013
Salty Science: Is There Iodine in Your Salt?
A Thanksgiving Day demonstration from Science Buddies