by Kimberly Moynahan Science in Society subject editor Going on a picnic this summer or to the beach? How about fishing? Or do you prefer to stay home and garden? Let’s take a look at this summer’s Science Borealis blog feed to see the ways in which science overlaps with your summer fun. Science in […]
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Pop Star Taxonomy: What’s in a name?
by Kimberly Moynahan Science in Society subject editor As editor of the Science in Society category here at Science Borealis, I’m always on the lookout for cases where science has found its way into popular culture. But last week’s news about an unusual dinosaur found in China reminded me that often popular culture finds its […]
Getting a scientific edge on Olympic competition
Kimberly Moynahan and Lisa Willemse, Science in Society co-editors Love ‘em or hate ‘em, no sporting event captures the world’s attention quite like the Olympics. Whether you’re boycotting the games in support of LGBT issues, or clinging to the edge of your chair with every clap of a speed skater’s blade, the Olympics are virtually […]
Touched by Science
Kimberly Moynahan and Lisa Willemse, Science in Society co-editors We don’t often think about how scientific discovery impacts the things we do as we move through our daily lives. We tend to compartmentalize science as subjects taught as “physics” or “chemistry” in elementary and high school, or as a discipline you might study in […]