Science & Society
- Science & Society
Pathways to research: Problem-solving
Students can find inspiration for their research almost anywhere. Newspapers, magazines and even TV are good places to start.
- Chemistry
Heat-resistant makeup
New recipe for camouflage face paint could protect soldiers against burns from bomb blasts.
- Science & Society
Airports that speed germs’ spread
Scientists identify which U.S airports are able to spread disease most effectively.
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- Science & Society
Obesity linked to location
Kids living near parks or markets less likely to be extremely overweight.
- Science & Society
New dangers from bird flu
U.S. government asks scientists to keep some secrets about their bird flu research.
- Humans
Digging into the Maya mystery
In a Central American jungle, archaeologists and volunteers uncover ruins of the once-powerful civilization.
- Tech
Tracing a gem’s origins
Lasers identify the country — and even a mine — that a precious stone hails from.
- Humans
Mummies share their secrets
Cutting-edge technology such as CT, or CAT, scans and endoscopes are allowing scientists to see not just what’s underneath the wrappings but also what’s inside a mummy’s body.
- Science & Society
Introducing the 2011 Nobel Prize winners
Scientists in 2011 won for making unexpected discoveries about crystals, the human body and the universe.
- Science & Society
Scientist profile: Leroy Hood
The inventor of the DNA sequencing technique, and Albert Lasker Awardee, embarks on the next big challenge.
