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Ariel Bleicher
Ariel Bleicher
Ariel Bleicher studied mathematics and world literature at Scripps College in California. In pursuit of adventure, she moved to Alaska, where she explored the Alaska Range in mountaineering boots and freelanced as a science writer for the Arctic Regions Supercomputing Center. Her writing has appeared in The Anchorage Press, Portland Monthly magazine and on TheScientist.com.
Ariel Bleicher • July 9, 2010
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ short-lived policy revision on female circumcision ignites debate over how best to eradicate the practice
Ariel Bleicher • June 1, 2010
The BBC displays 59 pages of supercomputing statistics on one-third of a page.
Ariel Bleicher • May 30, 2010
Is biological engineering the beginning of a new technology revolution?
Ariel Bleicher • May 29, 2010
A renewable energy company in Seattle discovers a new way to brew biochemicals.
Ariel Bleicher • March 28, 2010
The findings suggest the American Southwest is headed for prolonged drought
Ariel Bleicher • March 24, 2010
How trend-averse parents came to live in an Emily-saturated society
Ariel Bleicher • February 26, 2010
Could garage biology inspire a new generation of inventors?
Ariel Bleicher • February 15, 2010
Boozing Bats Are Still Expert Fliers
Ariel Bleicher • January 27, 2010
A molecular biologist gives a common organism a remarkable skill using man-made genes
Ariel Bleicher • November 14, 2009
An unusual team builds a pipetting robot out of Legos for a genetic engineering competition
Ariel Bleicher • November 4, 2009
India’s biotech regulator says genetically engineered eggplant is safe for commercial use, but critics argue otherwise.