We May Send Humans to Mars by 2030
Our partners at ResearchGate recently spoke with Alfonso Davila from SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute, about what draws us…
Year: 2015
Grizzly Bears Fishing for Salmon in Alaska
Join wildlife photographer Max Goldberg watching grizzly bears fishing for salmon in Alaska. Check out the rest of the series for more.
Another Look at Sexism in the Games Industry
Our friends at ResearchGate interviewed two scientists about sexism and social dynamics in the games industry. Here’s what they have to say.
Small Step for Batteries, Giant Leap for Electric Cars
By Jonathan Trinastic @jptrinastic Solving the Silicon Swelling Problem in Batteries The dream of an electric transportation revolution—recharging stations dotting…
This Electrical Engineer Invents the Future
By Chantal Brine With several patents to her name, electrical engineer Peggy Matson loves her work, and loves inventing the future. In…
Large Hunters Dominated the Pleistocene
For years, evolutionary biologists have wondered about the ecosystems of the Pleistocene epoch. How did so many species of huge,…
Eight Incredible Deep Sea Creatures
Dr. Joe delivers another terrific It’s OK To Be Smart video, and we are excited to share it with you.…
Comet Lovejoy Delivers Free Alcohol
By Kate Stone Comet Lovejoy recently released large amounts of alcohol and sugar into space, according to new observations by…
Autumn Leaves: Last, Loveliest Smile
By Steven Spence Going Out in a Blaze of Glory Autumn … the year’s last, loveliest smile. (William Cullen Bryant)…
Ravens Cooperate, but Not with Cheaters!
By Kate Stone Several recent studies have revealed that ravens are among the most intelligent species of birds and even…