In the world of science, sometimes truth takes a backseat to prejudice. Such was the case with Sir Jagadis Chandra Bose, a brilliant scientist from Bengal. Recently, an article in this volume challenged a piece I wrote about Bose. While Kingsland and Taiz (2024) raised questions, the facts remain cl
You might have heard a lot about COVID-19, but did you know it's not the only disease out there? There are other illnesses, known as tropical diseases, that also need our attention. These diseases, like malaria and dengue, mostly affect countries with hot climates. But here's where things get intere
Sci-fi can be serious stuff, but it can also be hilarious! When you're in the mood for a good laugh, these ten sci-fi shows are just the ticket. They're full of jokes, funny situations, and even some silly aliens. You'll find everything from aliens pretending to be humans to spaceships full of misfi
Get ready for an out-of-this-world trip! Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is gearing up to launch six people into space this Friday. Among them is Emily Calandrelli, also known as “Space Gal, ” who is thrilled about her upcoming journey. She’s an MIT engineer and a popular science show host known fo
In October 1994, the Journal of Synchrotron Radiation (JSR) kicked off its journey with a 100-page inaugural issue featuring 15 articles. Over the past three decades, JSR has grown alongside significant achievements, including multiple Nobel Prizes awarded for research conducted using synchrotron ra
Imagine a world where science and politics walk hand in hand. Sounds intriguing, right? But what happens when these two powerful forces collide? It's a story worth exploring. Scientists spend years digging deep into the mysteries of our world. They conduct experiments, crunch numbers, and come up w
Imagine this: 271 people, all gathered in the Dr. Phillips CineDome of the Orlando Science Center with one mission – to launch paper rockets simultaneously. This wasn't just a fun activity; it was a world record attempt! The goal was to get 250 rockets airborne at the same time. How did they do it?
Who do you trust? That question's been on a lot of minds since the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists used to be at the top of the list, but now, things have changed. According to a recent study, people's faith in scientists dropped from 87% to a low of 73% during the health crisis. Ouch! But why the dro
Studying how neurons connect in the brain is tough. The traditional method, called patch clamping, is slow and requires a lot of effort. Scientists have come up with a new way to make this process faster and more efficient. Instead of taking all the tiny electrodes out every time, they clean just on
Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist, has made a name for himself by studying happiness. But his journey didn't start with a desire to help others. It began with a personal quest to understand his own unhappiness. He compared happiness to astronomy, thinking he could study it
