Balancing gender in the video game industry
I grew up playing Goldeneye and Super Mario Brothers, and, as a result, gained a small modicum of video gaming skills. Though I enjoyed gaming, I… Read More »Balancing gender in the video game industry
Sci + Tech
Event: “Through History’s Lens” webinar
AAAS online event brings together scientists and historians to discuss how their disciplines intersect
The digital divide
Research maps disparity in global access to information and communication technology
Withstanding seismic risks
Structural codes keep our buildings safe, but it may not be enough
Brains are alive with the sound of music
McGill research finds connection between music and dopamine
Top five things in your body that should kill you (but don’t)
Jenna Blumenthal investigates how destructive parts of your body can be, and how adept your body is at exploiting these functions for the better.
Liquored up lab rats
New gene therapy could cure rodents of their alcoholism
Your criminal mastermind
The ethical implications of neuroscience in the legal system
Life after a star’s death
The extraordinary world of neutron stars
Let there be (less) light
How light pollution is affecting our cities
The need for alternative fuel
When biofuels and genetic engineering meet
From concept to commercialization
LED contact lenses offer a new reality for people with glaucoma and diabetes
Get smart
Delivering electricity using a smart grid could save energy and the Earth
Top five inspiring technologies to watch for in 2011
Jenna Blumenthal explores advancements worth paying attention to
Harnessing the sun to power the future
The potential, and limitations, of fusion power