The Secrets of Diamonds
Diamonds are sparkly. Diamonds are expensive. But diamonds are more than bling—they tell us a lot about the earth, itself.
How Microcosms Help Us Understand Ecology
Is it possible to witness evolution in action? Researchers at University of California, San Diego, aiming to do just ...
How Women Finally Broke Into the Sciences
Women finally broke into the sciences in sex-segregated jobs in the years between 1880 and 1910.
How Marie Curie Claimed Credit for Her Scientific Work
Marie Curie was the first major woman scientist to get full credit for her scientific contributions.
Three Ways the President Can Affect Science
Given some of the campaign rhetoric, many scientists are concerned about what a new administration might mean for scientific research.
The Legacy of Anders Celsius
Happy birthday, Anders Celsius! The astronomer and geographer was born on November 27th, 1701, in Uppsala, Sweden. Most ...
A Black Sea Shipwreck Trove
A remarkable discovery has been made in the Black Sea: 42 extremely well-preserved ships spanning a millennia from the ninth to the nineteenth century CE.
Who Was Antony Van Leeuwenhoek?
Antony Van Leeuwenhoek is considered the first microbiologist. Some of his original letters can be read here.
The Weirdest Dwarf Planets Discovered So Far
The solar system is apparently more crowded than we thought: astronomers have discovered a new dwarf planet. Some dwarf planets don't play by the rules.