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OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the year

Matt Strassler's 'Waves in an Impossible Sea' redefines fundamental physics concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both experts and general readers.
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Waves in an Impossible Sea: the 2024 science book of the year

Matt Strassler's 'Waves in an Impossible Sea' redefines fundamental physics concepts, making them accessible and engaging for both experts and general readers.
more#physics
#climate-change
fromSimplecast
6 months ago
OMG science

Foremost Climatologist Dr. Michael Mann responds to Gov. Ron Desantis' comments on hurricanes and global warming

Climate change significantly increases hurricane intensity and frequency, contradicting Governor DeSantis's minimization of its effects.
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago
OMG science

Can graphic imagination wake audiences up to the climate emergency? This multimedia artist believes so

Science should engage the public by producing beauty alongside knowledge, especially through art that communicates the urgency of climate change.
fromNature
2 months ago
Science

From viral variants to devastating storms, how names shape the public's reaction to science

Choosing scientifically appropriate names is essential for effective communication with the public.
OMG science
fromSimplecast
6 months ago

Foremost Climatologist Dr. Michael Mann responds to Gov. Ron Desantis' comments on hurricanes and global warming

Climate change significantly increases hurricane intensity and frequency, contradicting Governor DeSantis's minimization of its effects.
OMG science
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

Can graphic imagination wake audiences up to the climate emergency? This multimedia artist believes so

Science should engage the public by producing beauty alongside knowledge, especially through art that communicates the urgency of climate change.
fromNature
2 months ago
Science

From viral variants to devastating storms, how names shape the public's reaction to science

Choosing scientifically appropriate names is essential for effective communication with the public.
more#climate-change
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Slither Takes a Fresh Look at a Reviled Critter

Stephen S. Hall explores our complex relationship with snakes, highlighting both our aversion and fascination.
#public-understanding-of-science
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago
OMG science

Carl Sagan Issues a Chilling Warning About the Decline of Scientific Thinking in America: Watch His Final Interview (1996)

Carl Sagan highlighted the critical gap in public understanding of science and warned of the dangers this poses to democracy.
fromNature
5 months ago
Science

Science communication will benefit from research integrity standards

Uncertainty is integral to science, and researchers must confidently communicate this to the public.
OMG science
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

Carl Sagan Issues a Chilling Warning About the Decline of Scientific Thinking in America: Watch His Final Interview (1996)

Carl Sagan highlighted the critical gap in public understanding of science and warned of the dangers this poses to democracy.
fromNature
5 months ago
Science

Science communication will benefit from research integrity standards

Uncertainty is integral to science, and researchers must confidently communicate this to the public.
more#public-understanding-of-science
#public-health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Rising Autism Rates Are Not an 'Epidemic'

Kennedy's alarmist claims about autism diagnosis overlook established science on genetics and early detection.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Donald Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal

The new journal aims to encourage open discourse in science, despite controversies surrounding its editorial board.
Carl Bergstrom warns that such journals can undermine established scientific consensus.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Rising Autism Rates Are Not an 'Epidemic'

Kennedy's alarmist claims about autism diagnosis overlook established science on genetics and early detection.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Donald Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal

The new journal aims to encourage open discourse in science, despite controversies surrounding its editorial board.
Carl Bergstrom warns that such journals can undermine established scientific consensus.
more#public-health
#innovation
fromAeon
3 months ago
philosophy

From simple motors to levitating trains - how design shapes innovation | Aeon Videos

Eric Laithwaite significantly contributed to modern engineering with his development of the linear induction motor, influencing technologies like maglev trains.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
OMG science

A bug that jets pee? These comics illustrate nature's real-life superpowers

Bhamla Lab uses comics to make biomechanics research accessible and engaging for non-scientific audiences.
fromAeon
3 months ago
philosophy

From simple motors to levitating trains - how design shapes innovation | Aeon Videos

Eric Laithwaite significantly contributed to modern engineering with his development of the linear induction motor, influencing technologies like maglev trains.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
OMG science

A bug that jets pee? These comics illustrate nature's real-life superpowers

Bhamla Lab uses comics to make biomechanics research accessible and engaging for non-scientific audiences.
more#innovation
#astrophysics
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

3 discoveries that change the way we think of the universe

The universe's origins have shifted from philosophical to scientific inquiry, yielding surprising answers.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Where did our universe come from?

The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

3 discoveries that change the way we think of the universe

The universe's origins have shifted from philosophical to scientific inquiry, yielding surprising answers.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Where did our universe come from?

The universe's origins now can be explored scientifically, transforming questions once reserved for philosophy and theology.
more#astrophysics
#misinformation
fromNature
4 months ago
Data science

Public trust in science can be diminished by communicating uncertainty

Public science communication should adhere to integrity standards akin to academic research.
Communicating uncertainty in scientific results is crucial for maintaining public trust.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uncommon's myth-busting campaign for The Ordinary reveals the truth behind bogus beauty claims

The Ordinary's campaign addresses beauty industry misinformation by sharing accessible scientific knowledge on skincare.
fromBig Think
2 months ago
Writing

Exploring the wild and disturbing world of "scienceploitation"

Science is vital for navigating today's information ecosystem, but it's often misused, leading to misconceptions and confusion.
fromNature
4 months ago
Data science

Public trust in science can be diminished by communicating uncertainty

Public science communication should adhere to integrity standards akin to academic research.
Communicating uncertainty in scientific results is crucial for maintaining public trust.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Uncommon's myth-busting campaign for The Ordinary reveals the truth behind bogus beauty claims

The Ordinary's campaign addresses beauty industry misinformation by sharing accessible scientific knowledge on skincare.
fromBig Think
2 months ago
Writing

Exploring the wild and disturbing world of "scienceploitation"

Science is vital for navigating today's information ecosystem, but it's often misused, leading to misconceptions and confusion.
more#misinformation
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Digital life

What the Media Gets Wrong About Screen Time Research

Parents deserve accurate, contextualized information on screen time rather than catchy headlines.
Negative portrayals of screen time are more widely shared than neutral findings.
Personal observation of screen time effects on children is invaluable.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A sense of foreboding hangs over the National Institutes of Health

NIH faced major operational disruptions under Trump's administration, impacting vital biomedical research funding and communications.
fromNieman Lab
3 months ago
Media industry

What the creators of Howtown learned in their first few months on YouTube

Adam Cole and Joss Fong launched the independent science YouTube channel Howtown, emphasizing the challenges and motivations behind their decision.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Public health

Vaccine Expert Recalls Meetings To Try Setting RFK Jr. Straight On Autism Science: An Exercise in Frustration'

RFK Jr. demonstrates a lack of interest in scientific explanations about autism, despite discussions with Dr. Hotez.
Data science
fromMedium
4 months ago

Data is good. Data with a story is better.

The DNA double-helix's significance is rooted in its compelling narrative as much as its scientific data.
#social-media
Miscellaneous
fromNature
5 months ago

Daily briefing: Squid-inspired pills squirt drugs straight into your gut

A mutated H5N1 avian influenza virus in Canada raises concerns about its human infection potential. Vigilance is advised, but not panic is needed.
fromNature
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Brazil's ban on X: how scientists are coping with the cutoff

The banning of social media platform X in Brazil has significantly affected scientists' ability to communicate and collaborate.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
5 months ago

Daily briefing: Squid-inspired pills squirt drugs straight into your gut

A mutated H5N1 avian influenza virus in Canada raises concerns about its human infection potential. Vigilance is advised, but not panic is needed.
fromNature
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Brazil's ban on X: how scientists are coping with the cutoff

The banning of social media platform X in Brazil has significantly affected scientists' ability to communicate and collaborate.
more#social-media
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What It's Like to Be a Scientist Working on a Cruise Ship in Antarctica

The role of Chief Scientist on expedition ships combines management, education, and research to promote science through unique tourism experiences.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Neil deGrasse Tyson And CNN's Kasie Hunt Crack Up Roasting Trump And Elon Musk Over Rally Clips

Tyson and Hunt humorously critiqued Trump's and Musk's space-themed antics, reflecting on the intersection of politics and science.
fromPolygon
7 months ago
OMG science

How a Twitch streamer helped bring NASA to the livestreaming community

Twitch is evolving as a platform for science communication, combining gaming with educational content about space and technology.
fromAxios
8 months ago
Music

Schumer floats history-making votes on abortion and voting rights

Trust in science is crucial for informed decision-making and effective policy.
OMG science
fromNature
8 months ago

Maxine Singer obituary: biologist who shaped genetic engineering and fought discrimination

Maxine Singer contributed significantly to the development of genetic engineering and was a key advocate for dialogue between scientists and society.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago
OMG science

AI Is Getting Creepier and Risky Cheese Is Getting Trendier

Auroral displays due to severe geomagnetic storm created stunning visuals, visible due to a burst of magnetized plasma from the sun's corona.
fromNPR.org
7 years ago
Data science

The True, The Real And The Beautiful: 7 Years Of 'Cosmos And Culture'

A platform for scientists to discuss science and culture in broad terms was created by physicist Marcelo Gleiser and author, exploring science beyond typical triumph narratives.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago
Data science

Prime Number Puzzle Has Stumped Mathematicians for More Than a Century

The twin prime conjecture, a challenging mathematical problem, is creatively introduced to children in a book by Jan Egesborg.
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