Wording Change Softens Global Warming Skeptics
New research finds Republicans scoff at "global warming," but are much more receptive to the notion of "climate change."
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Ray Allen Scores in the Nature-Nurture Debate
We can learn from Ray Allen, Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, even if we can never hope to beat them on the court.
Science Leaches Out of Science Class
Political scientists studying U.S. public school biology instructors find a majority of teachers — a "cautious" three out of five — are at best tepid in defense of evolution.
Inventor of Plastic Solar Cells Sees Bright Future
Niyazi Serdar Sariciftci, inventor of the plastic solar cell, reviews the past, present and bright future of his invention with Miller-McCune's solar guru, John Perlin.
Song Lyrics, Twitter Help Chart Public Mood
Trying to divine the mood of a group of people is hard and requires trust in their answers. A new method has researchers whistling a happier tune.
Your Next M.D. Might Be a PDA
Handheld sensors using specialized — and relatively cheap — biosensors may deliver an instant diagnosis of diseases, contaminated water and biological attacks.
Neuroscience: Is it All in Your Mind?
Although it’s fun and science-y to know how the physical brain parses data, most of us really should be more interested in what the mind is doing.
I Foresee an Uproar Over an ESP Study
Rather than accepting or rejecting controversial findings — like Daryl Bem’s upcoming paper on ESP — based on preconceived notions, how about approaching them with scientific scrutiny?
Next They’ll Tell Us Germs Can Dance
Researchers discover very specific patterns in the movement of bacteria, which has important implications for the treatment of infections.
Your Brain: A User’s Guide
New books "Self Comes to Mind" and "On Second Thought" examine the origins of consciousness, and the unconscious pulls that influence our behavior.