1. Immunologist Ralph Steinman was honored today by the Nobel Committee for his discovery of dendritic cells, a class of immune cells … More
Category: Science
The Legacy of Jane Goodall
For my students who are currently reading on Ethology: 1. Fifty years ago, in the summer of 1960–the same year … More
New Perspective on Science
Plasma
My daughter, a standard six student, once asked me: what are the different states of matter on earth? I guess … More
Scientist: Award & Conspiracy
Neuroscientist honored by White House University of Southern California (USC) neuroscientist Roberta Diaz Brinton is among 13 winners of the … More
Role of Astrocytes In Generation of Sleep
If you’re feeling sleepy, it might be thanks to your astrocytes. This group of brain cells, long assumed to play a … More
The Danger of Science Denial
The Advantage of Speaking Two Languages
The ability to speak a second language isn’t the only thing that distinguishes bilingual people from their monolingual counterparts—their brains … More
Fusion is the Future
Close Up On Deforestation
In an attempt to improve environmental governance of Sumatra’s once-extensive tropical forests, a publicly accessible Web site showing detailed maps … More
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