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Science Spoken Here?

By Rashied Amini

Rashied Amini argues that, while the public's knowledge of science is woefully inadequate, scientists must learn to bridge divides of religion and a media world prone to sensationalism if the situation is to improve.

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Dark Matter, Meet PAMELA

By Rashied Amini

Is the story of the discovery of the neutrino a case study for finding dark matter? Yes and no. Sometimes the scientific method is predictable, as was demonstrated by neutrinos. Other times, unexpected results pop up.

Science & Nature | Dispatches

Dark Matter, Part II

By Rashied Amini

"Dark matter” has been identified in its interactions with other matter, but not identified as to its true nature. Rashied Amini explores promising candidates and theories for dark matter.

Science & Nature | Dispatches

Dark Matter, Part I: Dark Semantics

By Rashied Amini

Though poor reporting may be almost expected for political events, it is now commonplace to science reporting, and with new media the task of a scientist to break through the wall of misinformation is harder.

Science & Nature | Dispatches

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