High-Flying Geology
The development and refinement of aerial photography in the World Wars transformed the discipline of geology.
In the Palm of Your Hand
Palm reading, also known as palmistry or chiromancy, has fascinated us as a practice and a party trick for centuries.
Viruses Through the Looking-Glass
The electron microscope brought about a paradigm shift in virology in the middle of the twentieth century.
NASA’s Europa Clipper
The spacecraft will investigate whether an icy moon of Jupiter can support alien life.
“Follow the Salt”: A New Strategy for Finding Life on Mars
Scientists might be looking for Martian life in the wrong place.
Snowball Earth
How scientists discovered that unique Scottish rocks record when Earth was first encased in ice.
Biofuels: Feeding the Earth or Feeding the Engine?
Around the world, biofuels, so-called green energy sources, are waving major red flags.
9 Ways to Create an “Intellectually Humble” Classroom
A university faculty member offers practical pedagogical steps to incorporate in the classroom to foster an intellectually humble environment.