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Opinion: Good, But Not Good Enough
By Umberto Galderisi
Funding only outstanding researchers is increasing the gap between good and great labs and forcing some out of science in search of a bigger paycheck.
Building Flowers
By Jef Akst
An architecture graduate constructs intricate botanical illustrations using the computer graphics programs intended to design buildings.
Darwin Day Celebrations
By Edyta Zielinska
As institutions around the world start celebrations of Darwin Day, New York reveals a digitized catalog of Darwin’s scientific manuscripts.
Opinion: No Objections to Nano?
By Susanna Priest
While biotechnology has met with mixed public reactions, to date nanotechnology seems to invoke much less public concern.
Multitude of Misconducts
By Megan Scudellari
A database manager stole NIH grant funds, falsified data, and lied about it.
Science Afield
By Jef Akst
Portable wet-lab kits allow even soldiers stationed in war zones to earn college science credits.
Botanical Blueprints, circa 1843
By Cristina Luiggi
Anna Atkins, pioneering female photographer, revolutionized scientific illustration using a newly invented photographic technique.
Genghis Jon
By Cristina Luiggi
By helping Mongolians cultivate an understanding of their native insect fauna, scientists hope to protect the country’s unique yet fragile ecosystems.
