How Climate Change Will Affect Our Ancient Relationship With Our Most Important Grain
At a time when the worldwide wheat supply needs to grow, we might not even be able to keep it from diminishing.
Why We Need to Teach the Evolution ‘Controversy’ in Schools
All good science should aim to convince outsiders that a consensus has been reached without any biases. Even evolution.
Why We Care About the Big Bang (and Everything Else)
Although our curiosity concerning the origins of the universe might not be practical, it's uniquely human.
Why Scientists Need to Learn How to Share
Despite ethical fears over work being co-opted, the benefits of scientific cooperation are too big to keep avoiding.
It Doesn’t Matter That Not Everything Matters
Why scientists need to stop worrying about whether or not everything in biology serves a purpose.
Do Your Grandmother’s Experiences Really Make It Into Your Genes?
Epigenetics is a hot field right now, and while many recent findings aren't nearly as revolutionary as its practitioners believe, we have seen some provocative study results that are hard to dismiss.
How Immigrants Make American Science Great
While the rest of the world is catching up, the United States is still the leader in quality science research—thanks to people from other countries.
We Made Love, Not War, With Neanderthals
Throughout human history, there's been at least one constant: inter-group sex.
Darwin Day and the Science of Science Denial
Why Charles Darwin is the perfect figure for an international celebration of science.