Post South Africa

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THE teaching of the sciences at schools has again been of topical interest with the minister of education appealing to more schools to offer the subject. The leak of Physical Science Paper 2 also reminds us about the existence of such a subject. Most

Nautilus

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Robbert Dijkgraaf will sometimes let himself drift back to his childhood attic in the Netherlands. It was there that he did some of his first physics experiments, playing with discarded binocular optics that his father kept stacked in boxes. As he ha

The Atlantic

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Readers discuss the dangers that arise when students reject well-established scientific ideas—and suggest ways to encourage productive dialogue.

How It Works

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Former HIW member James is a biochemist and biotechnologist. He is currently doing a PhD in machine learning and evolutionary theory. Writer and editor Jo is particularly interested in the natural world and learning about the latest in technological

American Craft

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“I GOT INTO IT BY CHANCE,” Rogan Brown says. It’s a funny way to describe how he started making his intricate paper sculptures of microbiological forms. But it’s true: The 52-year-old didn’t get his start by chasing a certain technique, but rather fr

The Shed

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The Bright Sparks New Zealand has been running since 2000 and is now the country’s top competition for young inventors or, as Andrew calls them, “the sheddies of the future”. He has been mentoring these kids and their teachers for 18 years. “My invol

Nautilus

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During my career as a scientist and a philosopher I have written and edited, thus far, 14 books. Of these, seven are for the general public. Of those, only one (my very first one, as it turns out) was for children. The same picture emerges if one loo

How It Works

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Former HIW member James is a biochemist and biotechnologist. He is currently doing a PhD in machine learning and evolutionary theory. Writer and editor Jo is particularly interested in the natural world and learning about the latest in technological

Nautilus

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Throughout this issue, we’ve explored the question of whether humans are unique, and if so, in what ways. In one interactive piece, “The Vocabulary of Our Uniqueness,” we asked readers which words best described what makes us special. And here are th

NPR

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Dr. Tania Lombrozo reflects on her own experience of being referred to as Mrs., Miss or Ms., rather than her actual title, in light of a new paper studying the topic — with striking results, she says.

How It Works

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Jo is an academic lawyer and lecturer specialising in criminal law and forensics. She is also the author of a number of true crime books. A technology and multimedia specialist, Mark has written tech articles for leading online and print publication

Post South Africa

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THREE pupils from Stanger Manor Secondary in KwaDukuza were placed in the top five matric pupils of the iLembe District. Preshivan Govender was first, Shanice Talia Augustine was third and Nevana Rampershadh was fourth. They each attained 7 distincti

AQ: Australian Quarterly

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One of the most complex – and polarising – social debates is that of euthanasia, an increasingly hot topic as the Baby Boomers approach and exceed their average life expectancy. Yet for younger generations, life expectancies are continuing to increas

The Atlantic

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Facts Man is less about truth than raising questions. Why can’t Facts Man talk about certain issues in exactly the way he wants to?

The Christian Science Monitor

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A study released today suggests one hurdle to more science being shared in family rooms is the lack of expertise parents feel. Researchers say having all the answers doesn't matter, but the encouraging of curiosity does.

AQ: Australian Quarterly

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The conservative side of modern politics is defined (almost proudly) by a lack of political imagination. Their bias is towards the past - their key touchstones already exist. In general, the only reason conservative parties do anything, is so that th

Manhattan Institute

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Heather Mac Donald joins Seth Barron to discuss the scientific and statistical basis behind the popular academic theory, “implicit bias.” The implicit association test (IAT), first introduced in 1998, uses a computer response-time test to measure an

History Scotland

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The project aims to establish exactly what, and to what extent, visitors’ images can be used for conservation monitoring. The team hope to monitor things such as discolouration and algae growth on stone, erosion of peat caps of walls and forts, erosi

Manhattan Institute

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Covid-19 exposes the American system’s systemic decay—and our need to update our understanding of the world.

Union of Concerned Scientists

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Many societal challenges are rooted in structural inefficiencies and inequities that require government solutions informed by science. Women experience burden and harm from inaction in distinct ways, but our voices are underrepresented in both the ad

Union of Concerned Scientists

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I’m a huge believer in the idea that to make a difference, you should start where you’re already at. For me, that’s a graduate student studying bioengineering in Arizona. Many of us start graduate school with grand plans that inevitably are cut to si

Writing Magazine

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I’m no good at grants. My first rejection came at university. I had applied for funding to top up a dwindling student loan. Several fellow students had been successful – even some who had attended private schools, owned laptops and spent holidays in

Post South Africa

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DEEPIKA Sirkar and Aaliyah Randaree, of Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School, each attained 8As. Deepika, 17, of Allandale, Pietermaritzburg, took English, Afrikaans, maths, accounting, life sciences, physical sciences, information technology and life

AQ: Australian Quarterly

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I wonder what feelings the word ‘Adani’ will conjure up in 10 or 20 years. Anger? Horror? Even if the mega mine does go ahead – which seems increasingly likely thanks to the sycophantic efforts of the Queensland Labor Government – it’s hard to imagin

NPR

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The science community feels threatened under the current administration. Researchers, educators and activists took to the nation's capital to stress that cuts to scientific funding affect us all.

Cycling Weekly

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Once upon a time there were four universally recognised cycle training intensities. There was ‘easy’, which was just casual noodling while chatting to your mates. There was ‘steady’, which was noodling harder, but not so hard you couldn’t keep talkin

Cosmos Magazine

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Covering science at the moment brings mixed emotions. The daily influx of papers dealing with medical, mental, logistical and political issues around COVID-19 weighs heavy, but it also reminds us of the ability of researchers to unite to try to find

Sunday Independent

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The Department of Basic Education says it will approach the courts to overturn certain aspects of Friday’s court ruling, but confirmed that no matric pupils will be expected to rewrite the leaked maths and physical science papers. | IOL ■

Post South Africa

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ATTAINING 7 distinctions and earning the top spot at Curro Mount Richmore in Ballito was a bitter-sweet moment for Aliyanah Ramluckan. Her dad, Julian, died of Covid-19 recently. “These marks don’t mean much, now that my dad is not here,” said Aliyan

Union of Concerned Scientists

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The outlook for the independence of scientists throughout government just got a lot sunnier. Just a few moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Scientific Integrity Act as part of the HEROES Act COVID-19 stimulus legislation.