Inside the modern science fair: Wind-tunnel tests, spacecraft parachutes and Kevlar soccer socks
Simple badge incentive could help eliminate bad science
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Some of the problems within science have been getting much more public attention recently. Psychology’s replication crisis has gained deserved notoriety, but the social sciences are far from alone, with pharmaceutical science being plagued by the same problems.
These issues are the product of a number of underlying problems. A study published recently in...
Bill Nye geeks out on the science of baseball and his ‘Fango’ ball retriever invention
“Baseball is science, people.”
That’s one fun soundbite from Bill Nye’s recent appearance on MLB Central, a daily live show hosted by MLB that’s all about professional baseball.
Nye, promoting his...
Materials science: Cracks help membranes to stay hydrated
Membranes have been prepared with a cracked coating that prevents them from drying out in low-humidity conditions — a boon for devices, such as fuel cells, that need hydrated membranes to function. See Letter p.480
Nature 532 445 doi: 10.1038/532445a
Climate science: Misconceptions of global catastrophe
American attitudes to changing weather, and therefore to climate change, have been analysed on the basis of US migration patterns since the 1970s. The findings have implications for the success of global climate policies. See Letter p.357
Nature 532 317 doi: 10.1038/532317a
Ocean science: The rise of Rhizaria
Large amoeba-like organisms known as Rhizaria have often been overlooked in studies of ocean biology and biogeochemistry. Underwater imaging and ecological network analyses are revealing their roles.
Nature doi: 10.1038/nature17892
Materials science: Clockwork at the atomic scale
Design rules for exotic materials known as polar metals have been put into practice in thin films. The findings will motivate studies of how a phenomenon called screening can be manipulated to generate new phases in metals.
Nature doi: 10.1038/nature17890
Materials science: Clockwork at the atomic scale
Design rules for exotic materials known as polar metals have been put into practice in thin films. The findings will motivate studies of how a phenomenon called screening can be manipulated to generate new phases in metals.
Nature doi: 10.1038/nature17890
Ruling on University of Washington building paves way for computer science program expansion
A King County Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that the University of Washington is exempt from a City of Seattle law that preserves landmarks, paving...
The best (and worst) jobs in America: Science jobs score high, but guess what’s at the bottom
Working in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is a pretty sweet gig. In addition to job security and high pay, employees in these fields tend to experience more satisfaction at work and potential for...