Science Education

The Math Dude: Quick & Dirty Tips to Make Math Simpler

Realism and scientific accuracy—along with exceptional storytelling—explain much about the television show’s popularity

Ahead of next week’s Nobel announcements, NOVA asked scientists who they think will win the 2013 Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and physiology

An adaptation-based activity from Science Buddies

At the Learning in the Digital Age summit at Google's New York City offices, Scientific American editor in chief Mariette DiChristina talked with Alan Alda about communicating science to the general public.

Learn how figure skaters speed up during a spin with this dizzying activity

At the Learning in the Digital Age summit at Google's New York City offices, Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina talked with Science Friday host Ira Flatow about the "teachable moment in science and culture"

A microbe-dependent demonstration from Science Buddies

Join SA editor Gary Stix and other panelists for an academic discussion on the impact of today's media firehose and the question of whether it unduly disrupts our lives

The ERC's support provides a taste of what may be to come for the arXiv, including more financial support for the web site by other research funders and publishers

A delicious activity from CityScience