Red Science, Blue Science
The conservative war on science is an old trope, but apparently liberals have opened up a second front.
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A New Breed of Therapy
It's not just dogs anymore. Horses, goats—even rats—have joined the growing field of animal-assisted therapy
My Nuclear Bomb Detonates More Safely Than Your Nuclear Bomb
In yet another example of the serendipity of science, a University of Michigan research team applied “cocrystallization”—a process…
Polynesian Corals Say No to Diversity
When it comes to the symbiotic relationship between reef-building corals and energy-producing algae, “the more the merrier” has…
Book Review: Practical Ways to Become More Creative
In Innovation Generation, Roberta Ness presents a blueprint for scientists and others who are striving to be more creative.
Nuclear Renaissance in Space
As the U.S. prepares to relaunch domestic production of plutonium-238, the space community wishes to assure the public of its safety. Are they right?
Entering a Dangerous Epoch — The Anthropocene
The global environmental change community has gathered in London and online this week to forge a more effective voice on sustainability.
That’s Disgusting: Researcher Studies Gag Reflex
In a revolting development, research psychologist Rachel Herz has cornered the market on discussing what disgusts us.