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.
Dispatches
Winston’s Rules
The UK's famous WWII Prime Minister was also a master commander of English prose and oratory.
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.
Research On Research
With a science world more and more inundated with research findings and publications, scientists are realizing the value of institutionalized scrutiny.
Long Sorry Short
In a land known for its bold writers and artists, Israeli scribe Etgar Keret stands apart as an author unafraid of regret.
Devout Unbelief, Part 4
In his final post on losing his religion, author Firmage asserts that religion, at its best, is truth that transcends history.
Devout Unbelief, Part 3
In his third post on religious unbelief, author Firmage explores how the accomplishments of religious figures resonate beyond matters of mere faith.
Devout Unbelief, Part 2
In this second installment on the personal loss of religious faith, author Firmage explores the connection between religious belief and creative genius.