Science’s Three-Way Split
A recent AAAS survey showed a troubling split between not just scientists and the public, but also scientists themselves.
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Science vs. The People
Washington University in St. Louis’ Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Barbara Schaal, was recently announced as the President-Elect of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), beginning her term Feb. 17. The AAAS’ mission is to “advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the…
The Antibiotic Re-Think
If we expect to remain dependent on antibiotics for treating life-threatening infections, then we must completely re-think livestock antibiotic use.
Tilting The Apple Cart
One way to help feed the world's growing population is by reducing food waste. This is where the Arctic Apples come in.
Father Of The Pill
Carl Djerassi may not a household name. But the hormone he helped synthesize means he will always be world famous.
Sexism In Science
If more women are going to be found in hard sciences, more female role models are still needed.
Bac To The Future
A recently discovered soil bacterium with antibiotic properties shows amazing promise, but the real find may be the tool that discovered it.
Nobel, Not Nobility
Respect science and the Nobel Prize. But we shouldn't lose our heads over it when past winners have clearly lost theirs.
Moon Mysteries
The question of the origin of our moon may sound frivolous, but it's a serious question that could reveal much about life on Earth.
Narciss-omics
Despite mockery of the suffix, scientifically-validated 'omics'—genomics, proteonomics, metabolomics—are becoming valuable tools for biomedical research.