Commentary: Science and politics
Everybody knows the old saying that prophets are never appreciated in their own countries. We take the familiar for granted.That’s certainly the case in Michigan. This is one of the more beautiful...
View ArticleStateside: Not enough STEM graduates in the U.S.
The following is a summary of a previously recorded interview. To hear the complete segment, click the audio above. Are there important jobs going begging» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLet's take a roadtrip to Mars
What would it take to get humans to Mars? For the last seven months, NASA's rover 'Curiosity' has crawled all over the planet's dusty red Gale Crater. As» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThere are 7 places in Michigan where you can text data to scientists
If you’ve ever wanted to get involved in science but thought it sounded like a lot of work, now all you have to do is send a text. Chris Lowry is an» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAerospace engineer turns to Kickstarter to raise money to help put man on Mars
There was once a time when Uncle Sam and NASA opened the wallet to fund space travel and space research. That was then. This is now. These days, space» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleScientists pushed to engage the public through social media
Environmental Health Sciences professor Andrew Maynard teaches one of the University of Michigan's only classes focused on blogging. Here you can listen in» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleScientists pushed to share their data sooner
Some policymakers say scientists hold onto their data too long. They say by the time the information is released, it can miss the window for addressing...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleStateside for Thursday, January 9, 2014
Last month, Governor Rick Snyder called for less coal power and more renewable energy in Michigan. Utilities are in a good position, but questions...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhy are women underrepresented in science and what can be done to change this?
A young woman entered college, full of the dreams she’d been holding tight since early grade school: dreams of being a doctor. She entered college in...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGiving DIY satellites a push in space
Technology has opened the doors in recent years for do-it-yourselfers to complete scientific projects without help from universities or government...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAn MSU physicist believes he has solved the "black hole information paradox"
Ever since Stephen Hawking came out with his theory about how black holes work, physicists – including Hawking himself – have been wrestling with a ...» E-Mail This
View ArticleFlying unmanned helicopters for science in Michigan
You might’ve heard that Amazon is hoping to one day deliver packages to your door by little unmanned helicopters. Now, scientists are getting into the...» E-Mail This
View ArticleSearching for the "cosmic cocktail" in our universe
What is the universe made of? It’s a fundamental question that has been asked numerous times over the years, and Katherine Freese is devoting her...» E-Mail This
View ArticleCanadians geek science more than everyone else, report says
A recent report from the Council of Canadian Academies finds our Canadian neighbors have a pretty fine grasp of science. The panel has commissioned a...» E-Mail This
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