science history, scientist spotlights, scientist interviews, science jobs
As Europa Clipper is poised to make its flyby of Earth in December 2026 (next month!), it’s the perfect time to highlight its mission and larger purpose: to search for potential life outside Earth, and specifically Europa. One of Jupiter’s…
Step inside any novelty shop or theme park souvenir stand and you’re likely to find an assortment of rings that claim to do the impossible: reveal your innermost moods. But how in the world would a ring be able to…
One of the most valuable experiences for any designer or innovator is the process of mastering new fields of knowledge to better guide and inform creative decisions. Almost every new problem or project requires designers to think of new ways…
The cover image was taken by the author. In my humble opinion, the best way to unwind after a long, arduous day is to pour out all your stresses onto the beautiful white and black keys of a grand piano.…
You might be familiar with The Amazing Spiderman where Dr. Connors, the villain, has an amputated arm. He tests reptilian DNA to see how to regenerate tissue. Instead of simply regrowing his arm, he becomes the Lizard and terrorizes New…
Image Credit: Galileo gambit. (2018). RationalWiki. Lots of new ideas are introduced to science all the time. Many of these ideas are accurate and make great contributions to our body of knowledge. At the same time, many don’t hold…
Introduction: Imagine living in a world where your toughest tool could shatter against a rock. For early human communities, stone, bone, and wood tools were the limits of technology until people discovered metals could be made stronger with fire. For…
When you think of perfume, what kinds of ingredients come to mind? Some people may think about flowery scents like rose, cherry blossom, or jasmine. Others may think of sweet notes vanilla, cinnamon, or honey. For some, the note “ambergris”…