TOPIC scientists

Paul Hebert's love of biodiversity has shaped his life's work. [Credit: Paul Hebert]
Paul Hebert's love of biodiversity has shaped his life's work. [Credit: Paul Hebert]

The Father of DNA Barcoding

One man is revolutionizing how every species on the planet is identified.

By Katherine Tweed, February 1st, 2008

Forecasting Phenom

A 27-year-old spearheads the nation’s premier hurricane forecast.

By Andrew Grant, January 9th, 2008

Snap, Crackle, Walk

Listening to the brain to understand hand-eye coordination.

By Kristin Elise Phillips, November 16th, 2007

SHERP Marks 25 Years with New Life

Renowned geneticist, journalists and policy makers discuss the frontiers of science and journalism.

By Peter Sergo, November 7th, 2007

Quantum Questions

Andrew Kent’s New York University physics lab delves into the mysterious world of quantum computing.

By Andrea Anderson, August 22nd, 2007

We Love Lucy - but is She Science or Art?

A microscopic image of our ancestor’s thigh bone blurs the definitions of art and science.

By Jeremy Hsu, August 15th, 2007

Blue is rallying for green

Organizers prepare for the first National Day of Climate Action.

By Emily V. Driscoll, April 11th, 2007

Speaking from the Brain

A psychology researcher explores how children develop language skills.

By Joshua J Romero, February 14th, 2007

Equality of Mathematicians

Despite a recent vote, America’s largest mathematical society lacks individual recognition.

By Morgen E. Peck, January 31st, 2007

Counting Coral

Coral ecologist Lyndon DeVantier discusses ecological assessment and management of coral reef systems.

By Julie Leibach, January 19th, 2007

« Previous Entries Next Entries »