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September 1, 2015
Surprise electron behavior may lead to new states of matter
What happens when the metal osmium (Os) is subjected to pressure twice that found at the center of Earth? An international team of researchers has discovered a never before seen atomic phenomenon that provides surprising insights...
June 1, 2015
What is the Acceptable (and Ethical) Role of the Scientist in Society?
This past week marked the 108th birthday of marine biologist Rachel Carson, probably most widely known for her groundbreaking book Silent Spring (1962), which sparked a grassroots environmental movement in the United States and led to...
April 6, 2015
Bugs to Dye for: The Colorful Science and History of Cochineal
What gives that red hue to your strawberry yogurt or the pinkish tint to the vitamin tablet you take every morning? It just might come from an insect. For hundreds of years, a small, parasitic bug...
March 12, 2015
Writing to Learn in the Science Classroom
Education in the United States, particularly in the K through 12 arena, has been a hotbed of public debate in the last decade, heating up more recently in controversies surrounding Common Core. While few would argue...
March 6, 2015
A stunning week of #SciArt draws to a close
This week, Scientific American’s Symbiartic blog decided to try something new: they asked Twitter users to tweet pictures of scientific art — from spectacular satellite photos to science-inspired quilts — accompanied by the hashtag #SciArt. The...
January 20, 2015
Copper shines in fight against germs
From centuries-old time capsules to modern medical centers, copper shines as the metal of choice to preserve and protect. Case in point: A time capsule first buried in 1795 by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams was...
December 20, 2014
A Year in Review: Scientific Advancements of 2014
As we wrap-up another year, it seems appropriate to take some time to think about the scientific advancements made in the past twelve months. From landing on comets to discovering new species in the deepest parts...
October 31, 2014
Autumn leaves herald changes in carbon dioxide concentrations
Autumn leaves in Connecticut. (Credit: Ragesoss, Wikimedia Commons) Autumn is a season of tranformations. In the eastern United States, leaves tumble through a kaleidoscope of copper and crimson colors. In the west, rivers of golden Aspen...
October 19, 2014
The Science of Sugar
With Halloween just around the corner, candy is on the brain. So it’s fitting that the American Chemical Society has chosen “The Sweet Side of Chemistry–Candy” as the theme for this year’s celebration of National Chemistry...
September 16, 2014
Good news on ozone layer should spur climate action
For the first time since 1980, the ozone layer that shields us from harmful radiation is repairing itself after being eaten away over decades by human-produced chemicals. The good news comes just in time to celebrate...
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