The SciencesApril 2, 2013
"Just a Theory": 7 Misused Science Words
From "significant" to "natural," here are seven scientific terms that can prove troublesome for the public and across research disciplines
Science Education
April 2, 2013
Biological Disciplines Meet to Break, Then Maybe Fix, Bread
At a conference April 9th to 11th, conservation biologists and synthetic biologists will try to find common ground. Steve Mirsky reports
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April 2, 2013
NASA Climate Scientist James Hansen Quits to Fight Global Warming
Climate scientist James Hansen is retiring from NASA this week to devote himself to the fight against global warming
The SciencesMarch 30, 2013
Imagine All the People Turning Blue and Green
Science writer Dennis Meredith talks about his new science fiction book The Rainbow Virus, in which a bioterror plot turns people all the colors of the rainbow
March 28, 2013
Petitioners Urge White House to Reverse NASA Outreach Cuts
NASA is temporarily suspending many of its public-outreach efforts as a result of the federal budget sequester, but a petition to protest the move has drawn 5,800 signatories so far
March 28, 2013
Soft-Boiled Science: Egg-cellently Cooked Eggs
A cooking challenge from Science Buddies
March 21, 2013
Silky Science: Tie-Dyeing Eggs
An Easter egg chemistry challenge from Science Buddies
The SciencesMarch 19, 2013
April 2013 Briefing Memo
March 14, 2013
Sci-Fi Science: Attack of the Cabbage Clones
A Saint Patrick's Day project from Science Buddies
March 13, 2013
Massive Open Online Courses, aka MOOCs, Transform Higher Education and Science
Science, engineering and technology courses have been in the vanguard of the massive open online course movement. These classes also are providing fodder for scientific research on learning
March 7, 2013
Starchy Science: Creating Your Own Colloid
A project on physical properties from Science Buddies
March 6, 2013
What's a Capacitor?
Everyday Einstein: Quick and Dirty Tips for Making Sense of Science