Baltimore is a hub of scientific and research prowess, serving as home to at least three major research universities (The Johns Hopkins University,...
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UPDATE: This poll closes on July 31, 2009. Do you think that science and religion are compatible? Does one have anything at all to do with the other?...
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When I tell people that I study biotechnology, they often don’t understand what I mean. I also sometimes find it hard to define, because the...
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War. Pandemic. Global warming. Celebrities dropping like flies. Let’s zone out with some silly videos to take our minds off of these sad and...
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School has ended, or will end soon, for many children this week. Like me, you probably forgot to sign up your little Einstein or little Newton for a...
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It’s been a long week. What better way for the science geek to unwind and get ready for the weekend than to zone out watching some really cool...
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Here’s an unlikely trio. Pictured from left to right are Rudy Tanzi, Joe Perry, and Francis Collins. Joe Perry is the lead guitarist of...
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Scientists and engineers can spend hours toiling away in their laboratories. When they emerge for a break, there are a host of fascinating and...
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When writing stories about new research, I always try to ask the critical question: “Why should I care?” The basis for this question is...
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College courses are expensive, but if you know where to look, knowledge can be found for free. You could browse the local library, and I am all for...
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