By Stephanie Agbu The divide between the sexes is attributed to sex hormones, namely estrogen and testosterone. Both hormones are present in men and women, but testosterone predominates in males while estrogen predominates in females. Several organs in the body contain cells whose behavior is […]
by Derek Simon When one first walks under Rockefeller University’s main gates—aged steel tinged with verdigris and infused with scientific history—one word immediately comes to mind: prestige. Indeed, Rockefeller University is a place of great science and great accomplishments. But prestige in the protected world […]
by Maryam Zaringhalam A quick Google search of “science communication” will return a smattering of results ranging from hit television shows to community-based science outreach and education organizations. But what exactly could a career in science communication look like and how can we pursue one? I’ve […]
by John Borghi – EDITOR’S NOTE The intent of this post is neither to provide a “how to manual” for individuals looking to subvert legal and established methods for obtaining scientific materials nor to advocate for such methods. The intent of this post is to […]
This entry is mirrored from the new site, MySciCareer. by Lou Woodley Today, my friend Eva Amsen and I launched a project we’ve been working on in our spare time: MySciCareer. MySciCareer is a new site that collects first person stories about science careers. What’s MySciCareer for? There have […]
By Daniel Gareau There is a growing movement to teach creationism in parallel with evolution in K-12 science classrooms. In Kentucky, “change over time” replaced “evolution,” opening the door for creation as a viable alternative. Commonly known as “teach the controversy,” this movement is obviously problematic […]
