Sci + Tech

Computational origami expands the scope of paper folding

Scientists question the validity of medicine lacking strong evidence

Rust fungus threatens to push food prices even higher

And why we might never understand them

Mass migrations, the population explosion, and city living fuel rapid rate of genetic change

On February 26 the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) went online. It was an overwhelming first day, with 18.5 million hits, 13.3 million page views and… Read More »Book of life opens

Volcanoes inspire scientists in warming battle

Computer-simulated evolution can lead to unexpected solutions

Probacteria fight AIDS and gas

Objective scientist reporting to P.M. is replaced with a mixed-interest council reporting to the minister of industry