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Richard Dawkins Plays God: The Video

Deepak Chopra | Posted 06.19.2013 | Media
Deepak Chopra

Richard Dawkins has publicly declared that religion is the "root of all evil," which became the title of his first big television hit in the UK, broadcast in 2006. Its follow-up, in 2007, allowed me to meet him in person. He invited me to answer a few questions on camera, and I did.

Ask A Physicist: 5 Tips For Women In Science

Posted 06.19.2013 | Technology

Editor's Note: Lilyvania Mikulski, the Assistant Director of the Office of Media Relations at Florida International University, interviewed Idaykis Ro...

Managing Water in a Dry Land

Francesco Fiondella | Posted 06.19.2013 | Impact
Francesco Fiondella

The Elqui River basin in Chile's Coquimbo region is one of the driest places on Earth. It receives only about 4 inches of rain each year, and most of it during one short rainy season. In some years, the region will get close to zero rainfall, while in others it will get five times the normal amount.

The Slippery Meaning of Angelina and BRCA

Dalton Conley | Posted 06.19.2013 | Science
Dalton Conley

Before long the gene for breast cancer may be associated with lower odds of contracting the disease thanks to the steps women with the now-dangerous alleles take to mitigate their risk. In the not-so-distant future, BRCA1 mutations may predict mastectomies, not breast cancer.

'Green News Report' - June 18, 2013

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 06.18.2013 | Green
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport FACEBOOK: Green News Report The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app! IN TODAY...

We're All Mad Scientists Now

James Rollins | Posted 06.18.2013 | Science
James Rollins

With today's easy access to technology and knowledge, DIY scientists are popping up all over the United States. The fringes of scientific exploration have shifted out of the white towers of university labs and into neighborhood garages and basements. But with this come risks.

STEM Stories: The Faces Of Women In Technology (SHARE YOURS)

Posted 06.18.2013 | Impact

Now more than ever, the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education is at the forefront of our national discourse. Bu...

Building A Tech Career

Laura Merling | Posted 06.17.2013 | Technology
Laura Merling

These are questions we ask every single day, and I will continue to ask questions to challenge the status quo. Because I know that above it all, it is the questions - not necessarily the answers - that drive our progress and reveal the real opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Climate Change This Week: Arctic Carbon Bomb, California Cleaning, and More!

Mary Ellen Harte | Posted 06.14.2013 | Green
Mary Ellen Harte

NASA: The Arctic Methane Bomb Fuse Is Burning, reports Alan Buis at NASA (Natl Atmospheric & Space Admin). Field data show permafrost, vast frozen pol...

Got Science? Fighting Legislative Attacks on Science Education

Seth Shulman | Posted 06.14.2013 | Science
Seth Shulman

Did you know that a law on the books in Louisiana right now explicitly forbids science teachers in the state's public schools from teaching evolution unless equal time is given to the Christian creation story?

What The Great Gatsby Says About Our Antiquated Transportation System

Jasmin Sadegh | Posted 06.14.2013 | Technology
Jasmin Sadegh

The Great Gatsby showed me how the cars and outfits have changed, but commuting into and out of the city has not been updated much since the 1920s. Yes, bridges and roads have been improved, but it is still faster to get to certain places via car than train.

'Green News Report' - June 13, 2013

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 06.13.2013 | Green
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport FACEBOOK: Green News Report The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app! IN TODAY'...

Jason Linkins

Antonin Scalia Don't Know Much About Biology

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.14.2013 | Politics

This morning the Supreme Court rendered its decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., a fairly interesting case in whi...

Duct Tape Prom Queen

Melina Bellows | Posted 06.13.2013 | Impact
Melina Bellows

It's prom night! My date is 14,000 people and I'm wearing -- wait for it -- a duct tape ball gown. The party is a parallel universe where DJs fly through the air, glow sticks abound and the average height is 3' 6".

How To Stand Out For The Right Reasons

Maria Quintero | Posted 06.13.2013 | Technology
Maria Quintero

Being one of the few women studying engineering at Florida International University proved to be an experience that further fueled my drive and passion for the field. It also quickly made me realize that I had to make a name for my capabilities before people made conclusions about me because of my gender.

The Sub-Bachelor's STEM Economy

Jonathan Rothwell | Posted 06.12.2013 | Business
Jonathan Rothwell

It is well established that knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects leads to high-paying careers, but we have the misconception that all STEM workers are advanced degree holders.

Ladies: Where Are You?

Amy S. Chen | Posted 06.12.2013 | Technology
Amy S. Chen

Too often do I sigh when looking at the CEOs of top companies like Apple, Microsoft, Facebook, and Google. Granted, the male leaders of these companies have greatly reduced the stigma against nerds in general. However, I cannot help but ask, "Ladies! Where you at?"

Turn STEM to STEAM: Why Science Needs the Arts

Stephen Beal | Posted 06.12.2013 | College
Stephen Beal

I'm sure many people in the audience were wondering why CCA, a school of the arts, chose a scientist for this honor. What could a world-renowned physicist say that would resonate with a group of artists, architects, designers, curators, and writers?

'Green News Report' - June 11, 2013

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 06.11.2013 | Green
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport FACEBOOK: Green News Report The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app! IN TODAY'...

Who's Smarter? Dogs vs Cats (VIDEO)

Jon Hotchkiss | Posted 06.11.2013 | Comedy
Jon Hotchkiss

So, to find out which pet is smarter, dog or cat, This vs That joined forces with dozens of the cutest dogs and cats along with Dr. Aaron Blasidell, the head of UCLA's Animal Cognition Lab and conducted a series of dynamic and interactive experiments.

Climate Change This Week: Mothers Out Front, Baby Birds Imperiled, and More!

Mary Ellen Harte | Posted 06.10.2013 | Green
Mary Ellen Harte

Global Price of Climate Change Going Up was the message delivered to an international global disaster conference recently, reports Paul Cox at Aljazee...

Science vs. Pseudoscience

Dave Pruett | Posted 06.10.2013 | Science
Dave Pruett

The mind may be localized to the brain. Then again, it may not. Study the brain long enough it is presumed, and we will eventually understand mind. But a lot of evidence -- anecdotal and scientific -- suggests otherwise.

The Science Delusion

Ian Williams | Posted 06.09.2013 | Books
Ian Williams

In my latest Catskill Review of Books radio program, I talk to Curtis White about his strong disagreements with the New Atheists, like Dawkins and Hit...

World Oceans Day Means Business

Greg Stone | Posted 06.10.2013 | Green
Greg Stone

On World Oceans Day, the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Oceans is endorsing two initiatives to guide management of ocean resources for the future: the Ocean Health Index and "seafood traceability"(transparent tracking of seafood from source to consumer).

I Sing The Body Hypoxic

John Berardi, Ph.D. | Posted 06.07.2013 | TED Weekends
John Berardi, Ph.D.

2013-01-18-TEDplayvideo.jpgOf course, you may never want to make your body bigger, smaller, and then bigger again. You may never want to hold your breath for 17 minutes. And you may never want to run through a forest fire.