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A Young Scientist’s Starfish-Filled Holiday
With a science-obsessed kid in tow, any vacation can become a wonder-filled, educational scientific adventure.
ISRO: The Frugal Frontier
India spent less money on their entire satellite navigation network than the Europeans overspent on the Galileo project. Just how are they pulling this off?
Raising Geese Over Daughters
It is more profitable to raise geese than daughters, or so says a Chinese proverb. How far have we really come in terms of gender equality and parity?
When The Science Spark Strikes
What draws people to science? Whether the desire to help those in need, or the never-ending quest for knowledge, the spark can come from anywhere.
Westeros Maesters Seek R&D Funding
The Seven Kingdoms may be at war, but erratic seasonal patterns and infectious diseases such as greyscale need more research funding, write senior maesters in an open letter to King’s Landing.
The Times, They Are A-Changin’
In these uncertain times, we must be willing to evolve—or risk obsolescence. Problem is, how do you communicate this to seven-year-olds?
Whither The Water?
It may not be the sexiest of topics, but a lack of access to clean water kills over 2,000 children a day.
A Day In The Life Of A Scientist
Whether you're a PhD student, postdoc or the boss, your daily routines can be surprisingly similar.
Moby-Dick And Lessons In Science Writing
Literature classics like Moby-Dick bring the natural world to life in vivid, beautiful and haunting ways. What if these novels were co-taught by literature and biology professors?
