Science communication is the process of communicating science to non-scientists, not just in a general sense, but in a way that both scientists and non-scientists can understand and appreciate. The two greatest challenges facing science communication today are empowering non-scientists to participate in the scientific process and ensuring that the scientific process remains accessible and […]
We often think of parrots as intelligent birds that can mimic human speech, but a few groups of parrots have a knack for opening garbage cans as well. While we know that parrots in Australia have learned how to open garbage cans, we didn’t know that they’ve done so with such proficiency that they can […]
Space travel is one of the most exciting technologies of our time, but it’s also one of the most difficult to achieve. For decades, scientists have been trying to send people into space. The first, Project Mercury, was launched in 1959, to put the first American into orbit. It failed. The second, Project Gemini, also […]
