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Denver Museum of Nature & Science gets its largest donation ever — and has big plans for the money
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday announced it received the largest gift in its history and it plans to use the money on a “remarkable transformation.” The museum said it is launching a new East Wing Project thanks to a $20 million gift from the Sturm Family Foundation. “This project will rejuvenate…
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Does ‘Nature’s Ozempic’ Exist? What Science Says About Natural Alternatives
Various plants, herbs, and substances are being called “nature’s Ozempic,” usually because of anecdotal evidence or small studies that show weight loss. For example, berberine, a compound found in barberry bushes, is the “natural Ozempic” of the moment because some small studies suggest it could help with weight loss. Green tea may also curb appetites,…
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A dynamic block activation framework for continuum models
Abstract Efficient utilization of massively parallel computing resources is crucial for advancing scientific understanding through complex simulations. However, existing adaptive methods often face challenges in implementation complexity and scalability on modern parallel hardware. Here we present dynamic block activation (DBA), an acceleration framework that can be applied to a broad range of continuum simulations by…
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Don’t wait out four hard years: speak truth to power
“Eppur si muove”; “and yet it moves”. These words, supposedly whispered by Galileo Galilei at the end of his 1633 trial — held because he supported the Copernican ‘heresy’ that Earth moves around the Sun — have long been a byword for how scientists should behave in the face of ignorance, intolerance and ideological inerrancy.…
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‘Science is happening’: Israeli and Palestinian scientists continue collaborations amid conflict
Researchers in Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian territories and European countries are working together to study the use of barn owls (Tyto alba) in pest control.Credit: Thanassis Stravrakis/AP Photo/Alamy Throughout 15 months of brutal war in the Middle East, an unlikely cross-border scientific collaboration has endured. Ornithologists at Tel Aviv University in Israel have continued to…
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An open letter to graduate students and other procrastinators: it’s time to write
Download PDF Let me begin with a hard truth. As scientists, writing is our chief activity. It can be argued that it is the only thing we do that matters. It is the singular activity that you as a young scientist partake in that will raise your salary. You may have felt protected from this…
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Lessons from Africa’s first institute for advanced study
The Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced StudyCredit: Anton Jordaan/SCPS Lire en français The world’s Institutes of Advanced Study (IAS) enable leading scientists to concentrate fully on their research. The first institute for advanced study in Africa, the Stellenbosch Institute of Advanced Study (STIAS), was established 25 years ago in South Africa. STIAS hosts the only Nobel…
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Explorit exit? Beloved Davis science center asks for community help to stay open
DAVIS — A beloved local science center dedicated to cultivating children’s curiosity about science and nature through hands-on learning could be forced to seriously scale back its operations or even close for good. The nonprofit Explorit Science Center in Davis has been open for more than 40 years, serving hundreds of children at summer camp each year.…
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Best Science & Nature Documentaries
PBS We’re Swimming in Great Shark Documentaries! Dive into the best shark documentaries streaming now—exploring over 500 species, ancient Megalodons, and cutting-edge shark science. Learn the truth behind shark myths and meet the scientists working to protect these vital ocean predators.
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Artificial Photosynthesis: Scientists Crack Nature’s Code for Clean Energy
Scientists have successfully mimicked a key step in photosynthesis, using stacked dye molecules to transfer light energy efficiently. This breakthrough could lead to artificial photosynthesis systems capable of reducing CO2 and generating sustainable fuels. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Artificial <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip=" photosynthesis Photosynthesis is how plants and some microorganisms use sunlight to synthesize carbohydrates from…