Ole Rømer and the Speed of Light
In 1676, Danish astronomer Ole Rømer predicted that an eclipse of one of Jupiter’s moons would occur ten minutes later than expected. How did he know?
Long-Distance Migration: Everybody’s Doing It
The birds do it. The butterflies do it. And now we know that the dragonflies do to it, too: long-distance migration.
Poet Charles Bernstein’s Papers go to Yale
Charles Bernstein, co-founder of the Language Poetry movement, has announced the gift of his papers to the Beinecke Library at Yale University.
Nobel Prize Awarded for Research Related to “Internal GPS”
The 2014 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to three scientists whose work focused on the brain's "internal GPS."
Undocumented at College
The effects of allowing undocumented students to receive in-state tuition rates at their state colleges and universities.
Happy 100th Birthday to the Journal of Parasitology!
This year, the Journal of Parasitology celebrates its 100th anniversary
Why Growing More Food Won’t Stop Hunger
Hunger is still a major issue. At the same time, the world produces twice as much food as it needs.
Small-Press Poets Recognized by the National Book Awards
Small, independent poetry presses are getting attention thanks to the 2014 National Book Award nominations.