May 2007


The value of a good science education

SciAm Mind: Bigger Anesthetics May Be Better

Kurt Kleiner

Scientific American Launches Podcast
In this first episode, Scientific American editor-in-chief John Rennie reflects on the Korean stem cell debacle; the National Inventors Hall of Fame announces this year’s inductees; and evolution defender Eugenie Scott discusses the importance of the decision in the recent Dover evolution trial. Also: hear outtakes from the CSI show you’re never going to see on TV.
Scientific American

Mass Extinction
What caused the mother of all extinctions 250 million years ago?
NOVA

NOVA scienceNOW: Ask The Expert: Profile: Bonnie Bassler
Bonnie Bassler responded to viewer questions and comments about “talking” bacteria, her career, and more on January 16, 2007.
NOVA

A photonic crystal localizes light in two dimensions
An all-optical system localization effect.

Climate control through the UN
Are rich and powerful nations seeking to protect their own interests through a new UN climate initiative?

Anti Gravity: Dumb Cup
Coffee cup full of beans
Steve Mirsky

News: DNA Computer Works in Human Cells

JR Minkel

New Books

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