Tag: Scientist
Ask a Scientist: What Value Do Wetlands Provide?
Protecting Wetlands: A Critical Task for Environmental Preservation Wetlands are a vital part of the ecosystem in the…
Readers discuss an unsung scientist, a mutant bacterium named Chonkus, Science News’ new look
The life of Margaret S. Collins, the first Black female entomologist in the United States to earn a…
Ask A Scientist: How Can Scientists Drive Change Through Climate Lawsuits?Â
In light of the escalating climate crisis, there is a growing urgency to hold fossil fuel companies accountable…
The 17 best science fiction TV shows of all time – according to New Scientist writers
Television has long been a platform for exploring the depths of science fiction, offering viewers a glimpse into…
Ask a Scientist: Chemical Safety Matters for Real People’s Lives—The Ethylene Oxide Story
Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a new rule to limit emissions of ethylene oxide…
A Scientist Cured Her Breast Cancer With Self-Experimentation, But Multiple Journals Rejected Her Paper
Dr. Beata Halassy, a 50-year-old PhD virologist, made headlines recently for her groundbreaking approach to treating her recurrent…
Neurodivergent rocket scientist completes Seven Summits, eyes Explorer’s Grand Slam
Meghan Buchanan faced challenges early on when her second-grade teacher shamed her for struggling with spelling and called…
Black Scientist Posters To Celebrate Black History All Year Long
Celebrate Black history all year long with a collection of printable Black scientist posters. In collaboration with Ward’s…
OpenAI scientist Noam Brown stuns TED AI Conference: ’20 seconds of thinking worth 100,000x more data’
OpenAI’s Noam Brown recently delivered a thought-provoking speech at the TED AI conference in San Francisco, shedding light…
Ask a Scientist: How Close Are We to a Clean Energy Transition?
Transitioning to Clean Energy: The Exciting Progress in Energy Storage After experiencing the hottest summer on record, the…
Scientist Nuke an Asteroid in a Lab Mock-Up
On September 24, 2024, a groundbreaking experiment took place where scientists successfully simulated a nuclear explosion to deflect…
New Scientist Live 2024: What we are most excited about seeing this year
New Scientist Live is back at ExCeL London from Saturday 12 until Sunday 13 October, with a special…