Column

  1. Science & Society

    In research, detours are a key part of discovery

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the scientific process and the often contradictory research about Alzheimer's disease.

    By Nancy Shute
  2. Health & Medicine

    Medical breakthroughs come with a human cost

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute muses on the risks many medical advances pose in their infancy.

    By Nancy Shute
  3. Science & Society

    So what do you know about Emmy Noether?

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses physicist Emmy Noether and women being underrepresented in science fields.

    By Nancy Shute
  4. Science & Society

    The power of great editors, their lessons and legacy

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reflects on the history and legacy of Science News editors.

    By Nancy Shute
  5. Science & Society

    We’ve got the genes for science journalism

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses how genetic testing might not be reliable enough for people to plan for the future.

    By Nancy Shute
  6. Science & Society

    Does our latest issue look fat? If so, that’s a good thing

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute enthuses about three enterprise stories featured in this issue of Science News magazine.

    By Nancy Shute
  7. Science & Society

    How many scientists do you know in real life?

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute ponders about memorable scientists and how we can make it easier for people to connect to their work.

    By Nancy Shute
  8. Science & Society

    Why it’s great to have a geologist in the house

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute enthuses about learning how ancient plans may have helped make Earth muddy.

    By Nancy Shute
  9. Science & Society

    Discussing what matters when facts are not enough

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reflects on finding common ground with science and policy.

    By Nancy Shute
  10. Science & Society

    Building a bright future for science journalism

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute is ready to produce top-quality science journalism and investigate digital innovations.

    By Nancy Shute
  11. Science & Society

    In play, kids and scientists take big mental leaps

    Acting Editor in Chief Elizabeth Quill explores the science behind children's play and how kids like to mimic the same things adults do.

    By Elizabeth Quill
  12. Science & Society

    Memory remains elusive, but the search continues

    Acting Editor in Chief Elizabeth Quill explores the history of memory and scientists' search for its physical trace in our brains.

    By Elizabeth Quill