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June 5, 2016
Rethinking the value of the P
In scientific disciplines, researchers tend to view the world through what’s referred to as “an objectivist” lens, seeing “social phenomena and their meanings [as having] an existence that is independent of social actors” (Bryman, 2004). As...
February 20, 2016
The ancient Babylonians calculated Jupiter’s position long before NASA
To the ancient Babylonians, the planet Jupiter was more than a bright light in the Mesopotamian night sky: It was the celestial manifestation of their god, Marduk. Jupiter’s location told of Marduk’s plans for them, such...
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...
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...
April 10, 2014
Frequency Fingerprints
News of radio signals emanating from the bottom of the Indian Ocean provided a much-needed clue to the whereabouts of the missing Malaysian Airlines jet that disappeared from radar screens a little more than one month...
February 26, 2014
Putting Error Bars on Olympic Gold
This past weekend, the 22nd Olympic winter games drew to a close in Sochi, Russia, capping off 16 days of sweat, glory, and tears. Nearly 3,000 athletes from 88 countries competed in almost 100 different events,...
January 17, 2014
Video of the Week: Flying Robot Jellyfish?
It’s a not a bird and it most certainly isn’t a plane. The flapping object in our video of the week is a tiny robot that most closely resembles a jellyfish but that isn’t actually modeled...
August 12, 2013
Image of the Week: Looking Back at the First Personal Computer
Today marks 32 years since IBM introduced its first personal computer, the model 5150. Developed in just one year (a record for the company), the 5150 featured a glowing green screen, 5.25-inch floppy disk drives, and...
January 1, 2013
Big Moments in Science 2012
Well, it’s that time of year again: time to look back and reflect on everything that transpired during our latest trip around the sun. In 2012, there were plenty of moments (or in some cases extended...
October 12, 2012
Image of the Week: Le Grand K of the Metric System
In honor of National Metric Week (which wraps up tomorrow), our image of the week shows “Le Grand K,” a cylindrical weight that is the international standard barer for the kilogram. Made of platinum and iridium...
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