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Using Video Games to Teach Materials Science

Students in Professor David Dunand’s research group are playing video games on the clock. But they aren’t slacking or procrastinating — they’re translating technical research into fun and educational ...
Physics World

The rise and rise of citation analysis

With the vast majority of scientific papers now available online, Lokman I Meho describes how the Web is allowing physicists and information providers to measure more accurately the impact of these ...
CNN

Scientists detect signature of life on a distant planet, study suggests

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A team of ...
Science Daily

Using humor in communication helps scientists connect, build trust

Scientists aren't comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That's according to a new study that found when researchers use humor in their communication -- particularly online -- ...
Smithsonian Magazine

These Researchers Are Digging Into the Understudied Science of Roots

After centuries of neglect, botanists are using new techniques to understand roots Maddie Bender - Freelance writer Picture a plant—your favorite flower, an herb from an outdoor garden or a stately ...
The Economist

How scientists are using artificial intelligence

In 2019, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) did something unusual in modern medicine—they found a new antibiotic, halicin. In May this year another team found a second ...