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Science that got my attention, July 2013 The more that I read science news headlines, the more that I notice specific trends in the research that’s being published. Maybe trends is the wrong word. I think the word I’m looking for is theme – a handful of themes seem to occupy most of the publication … Continue reading
Update: Sergio Albiac has just sent me my very own Stardust Portrait! Awesome. My face is made of stars. Happy Friday, dear readers! I hope this week has been fruitful for you, and that there is a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend in your near future. To inject a little inspiration into your Friday (does Frinspiration … Continue reading
Inside a rare patch of pristine tropical rainforest in Brunei, mist drifts between tree trunks stretching 30 meters high. A rowdy orchestral soundtrack provided by birds and insects accompanies Dr Alex Cobb and his colleagues as they work to construct a meteorological station, driving steel pylons deep into the squishy peatland. The pylons support a … Continue reading
Today, dear readers, I’m extremely proud to introduce Melissa Garren for my second Conversation with a Scientist article. Melissa is a marine biologist specializing in coral reef and microbial ecology, currently working as a postdoctoral researcher in Roman Stocker’s research group at MIT. I had the pleasure of meeting Melissa while I was still at … Continue reading
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