Five lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists

Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often described as the West's first scientist, believed the whole Earth was suspended on ...
Forbes

Lessons From A Mermaid About Representation In Science And Engineering

I honestly have to scratch my head at some of the things that cause an uproar these days. At the moment, the “theater of the absurd” is about Disney’s Little Mermaid. A trailer for the live-action ...
Forbes

Lessons In Hubris And Humility Can Help Science Serve The Public

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: University of California, Santa Cruz, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Dr. Natalie Batalha talks about advances in the study of exoplanets made possible by the ...
unr.edu

Lessons focused on wildfire make science relevant to high school students

As wildfires will continue to challenge Nevada and the West for decades to come, educators and firefighting agencies are teaming up to make sure teens gain an understanding of the complex issues ...
WHYY

No lectures, just fun: Science on Tap Philly serves up lessons for curious adults

In a city full of institutions that focus on natural sciences and history, the opportunity to learn about almost any scientific subject is limitless. Philadelphia’s Science on Tap, a monthly event ...
The New York Times

15 Lessons Scientists Learned About Us When the World Stood Still

The pandemic gave researchers a rare opportunity to study human behavior. Their work offers lessons about loneliness, remote work, high heels and more. By Claire Cain Miller and Irineo Cabreros ...