What Good Is the Truth?
We take science for granted in our daily lives, but science also reminds us how dangerous it is to hold beliefs without evidence.
Electricity’s Future, Part 1: The Grid
Our nation’s electric grid system remains much the same as when it was first invented and installed, 140 years ago. That many soon change.
Keeping Up With The Khemists
Hall’s new K value probes the tenuous relationship currently being built between science and social media and the pros and cons of linking the two.
Growing Greener Grass
When it comes to measuring our “carbon footprint,” most of us think of our cars and coal-burning plants. It’s time we also thought of our landscaping.
Chemicals’ Fear Factor
Common sense tells us that elements most basic to life are comprised of “chemicals.” So why do we shudder at the mere mention of the word?
Nuclear In Word, Not Deed
While nuclear power provided 19 percent of US electricity in 2012, many residents may be surprised that no new nuclear power plants have been commissioned in 40 years.
Remembering the Rumble in the Jungle
When violent unrest broke out in Ferguson Aug.9 and several ensuing days after the police killing of a young unarmed black man, Gerald Early made the analogy to the 1964 Philadelphia race riot.
Dark Matter, Meet PAMELA
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.
Dark Matter, Part II
“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.
Dark Matter, Part I: Dark Semantics
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.
