Beyond the Standard Model? The Latest from Fermilab

06/07/21 A discussion about the recent Muon g-2 experiment at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) and also Fermilab's work on the upgrade of the CMS project at CERN. Steve Nahn and James Mott

Solar Magnetic Storms and Space Weather

03/13/13 How the Sun's magnetic storms can affect electric grids and electronic communications. Jeffrey Hughes

Reconstructing the Ancient Viking Colonies

05/31/22 How do archaeologists reconstruct the far-flung colonies of the ancient seafaring Norsemen/Vikings? Douglas Bolender

The Human Genome Project

09/20/11 The challenge for genomic studies today is how to manage the vast collection of data. John Quackenbush

Journey to the Center of the Earth

11/05/13 What modern seismologists are learning about the Earth's interior. Miaki Ishii

The Role of the Ocean in the Global Carbon Cycle

01/22/13 The complex relationship between marine life and the chemistry and circulation of oceans. Mick Follows

Herbal Medicines Decoded: How Plants That Soothe and Cure Do It

09/10/19 From ancient traditions to modern pharmaceutical labs, certain plants have been valued for their therapeutic qualities. The Weng Lab analyzes the unique chemistry --and evolution-- of such plants. Jing-Ke Weng

Social Media and Mental Health

02/21/23 There is increasing concern about the impact of social media on mental health, especially among young people. What causes this problem and how should it be addressed? Jacqueline Sperling

Solar Energy the Third Way

02/14/12 Efficient production of solar energy with solar thermo-electric generators (STEGs)... Gang Chen

The Push for Renewable Energy

06/26/16 An author-activist urges public engagement to ensure the transition to renewable energy. Philip Warburg

Today's Featured Contributors

Featured Author

Sheldon Krimsky, Ph.D.

Professor Krimsky's excellent books represent a broad range of science-related issues

Featured Guest

Evelina Fedorenko, Ph.D.

A cognitive scientist whose focus is unique cases of language acquisition