This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American
Have a great weekend!
- Bora Zivkovic - Can We Ask Presidential Candidates about Science?
On supporting science journalism
If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.
- Eric R. Olson - Color-Coding Ants [Video]
- Katherine Harmon - Contagious Cancer: Genome Study Reveals How Tasmanian Devil Cancer Has Spread
- Gary Stix - Eternal Sunshine Drug Points the Way Toward Counteracting the Agony of Chronic Pain
- Michael Moyer - Fermilab Set to Reveal “Interesting” Higgs Boson Results
- Philip Yam - What Processed Food Looks Like during Digestion—Of Course It’s Not Pretty [Video]
- Kelly Oakes - ‘Dropout’ Electrons Get Pushed out of Van Allen Belt
- Rob Dunn - Strong Medicine: Drinking Wine and Beer Can Help Save You from Cholera, Montezuma’s Revenge, E. Coli and Ulcers 1
- Sandra Upson - Scientific American Mind Is Now on Facebook
- Scicurious - Friday Weird Science: Millipedes “talking” dirty.
- Jennifer Frazer - TGIF: Snails that Fly, or, the Potato Chips of the Ocean
- Anna Kuchment - Parents play a crucial role in building kids’ interest in science and math
=======================
Conversations on our articles and blog posts often continue on our Facebook page - "Like" it and join in the discussion. You can also put our official Google Plus page in your circles.
You should follow the Blog Network on Twitter - the official account is @sciamblogs and the List of all the bloggers is @sciamblogs/sciambloggers.
Do you read Scientific American to stay informed on scientific research and discoveries? If yes, then please nominate us for a Shorty Award in Science: