Science & Society

  1. Science & Society

    Science fairs offer top students a grand stage

    Editor in chief Eva Emerson discusses the value of science communication for students.

    By Eva Emerson
  2. Science & Society

    Biologist Kate Rubins’ big dream takes her to the space station

    Molecular biologist Kate Rubins led a 14-person virology lab before becoming an astronaut. She heads to the International Space Station on June 24.

    By Siri Carpenter
  3. Earth

    Pioneering geophysicist’s theory of peak oil still debated

    The life of geophysicist Marion King Hubbert, creator of the “peak oil” prediction, was intertwined with the politics and science of the oil industry.

    By Thomas Sumner
  4. Science & Society

    Regeneron is new sponsor of Science Talent Search

    As new sponsor of the Science Talent Search, Regeneron will give $100 million over 10 years to support the prestigious science fair and its outreach efforts.

    By Eva Emerson
  5. Life

    Women in sports are often underrepresented in science

    More and more women are taking up recreational and competitive sports. But when it comes to exercise science, the studies don’t reflect that trend.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  6. Agriculture

    New analysis: Genetically engineered foods not a health risk

    No real evidence for health or environmental dangers of GE crops.

    By Meghan Rosen
  7. Tech

    High-fashion goes high-tech in ‘#techstyle’

    ‘#techstyle,’ an exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, considers how technological innovations such as 3-D printing are influencing fashion.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  8. Science & Society

    Gun research faces roadblocks and a dearth of data

    Gun violence research is stifled by funding shortfalls and limitations on data access.

    By Meghan Rosen
  9. Science & Society

    Scientific evidence should inform politicized debates

    Our editor in chief discusses science's role in informing divisive political and social issues.

    By Eva Emerson
  10. Particle Physics

    A weasel has shut down the Large Hadron Collider

    A tiny furball brought Earth’s most powerful particle accelerator to its knees this morning.

    By Helen Thompson
  11. Math

    Claude Shannon’s information theory built the foundation for the digital era

    Claude Shannon, born 100 years ago, devised the mathematical representation of information that made the digital era possible.

    By Tom Siegfried
  12. Science & Society

    Findings on wobbly memories questioned

    In contrast to older studies, new results suggest that new memories don’t interfere with older, similar ones.

    By Laura Sanders