THERE'S AN APP FOR T.H.A.T - TRANSFORMING HOW ASYLUM-SEEKERS TRAVEL
Staff Writer Becca Chong takes a look at how technology and mobile apps are helping the Syrian Refugee Crisis
ZIKA OUTBREAK: WHAT IS IT, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE U.S.
Staff Writer Rebecca Emrick discusses the recent outbreak of the Zika Virus and the consequences it brings.
THE INTERNET OF THINGS: BIG PROGRESS OR BIG BROTHER?
Staff Writer Rebecca Benest weighs the pros and cons of the Internet of Things in a time of convenience and government surveillance.
SCIENCE MATTERS: PERSPECTIVES ON "PERSONAL" POLLUTION
This week, Staff Writer Siru Rose Zhu discusses electromagnetic hypersensitivity and its implications in a world that is increasingly reliant on technology.
PRECISION MEDICINE: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF GENETIC RESEARCH
Staff Writer Aarushi Gupta covers the future of genetics in medicine and the promise of finding personally tailored treatments.
SCIENCE MATTERS: EVOLUTION OF EYESPOTS
This week, Science Matters takes a look at the evolutionary pressures behind the striking eyespots of butterflies and caterpillars. By Senior Editor David Dannecker
GMO CROPS IN EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES
Staff Writer Jubilee Cheung discusses GMOs in Europe and the United States.
SCIENCE MATTERS: CLOSE CALL (OR HOW 2004-BL86 ALMOST PAID EARTH A VISIT)
The flyby of 2004 BL86 on Monday provides the Science Matters blog an excellent chance to delve into the topic of asteroids. By Senior Editor David Dannecker
THE HUMAN BRAIN IS POORLY ADAPTED TO THE TECHNOLOGICAL AGE
Staff Writer Alexandra Reich investigates how the world of modern digital media plays into the weaknesses of some of humanity's baser evolutionary instincts.
SCIENCE MATTERS: THE POWER OF VITAMINS
Staff Writer Aarushi Gupta takes a critical look at the vitamin and supplement industry in another installment of our Science Matter blog.
BIOETHICS IN EBOLA CLINICAL TRIALS
The standard clinical trial process poses some unique ethical dilemmas when time is scarce. Staff Writer Alexandra Reich writes about how these factors are playing out in the 2014 Ebola epidemic.
SCIENCE MATTERS: FACT-CHECKING KEYSTONE XL
The Science Matters blog takes a closer look at the issues surrounding the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. By Senior Editor David Dannecker
EBOLA VACCINE DEVELOPMENT PROVOKES STEM CELL CONTROVERSY
The development of a viable Ebola vaccine is something many groups want to see happen as quickly as possible. But for some the lingering controversy over stem cell research raises some concerns. By Staff Writer Jubilee Cheung
SCIENCE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD: WINTER IN ANTARCTICA
VP Finance and CEO Clifford Hoang shares his experiences on the Nathaniel B. Palmer in Antarctica through this photo journal.
SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE: A PLAN FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
A new state-of-the-art hospital that opened last year in Haiti may herald the future of healthcare in the developing world. By Staff Writer Param Bhatter.
GLOBAL DIVESTMENT FROM FOSSIL FUELS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Staff Writer Melanie Emr discusses the benefits of divesting from fossil fuels and focusing on nuclear energy after attending a conference given by Professor Sarram on April 7, 2014.
COOKING UP A STORM: EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF REDUCING BLACK CARBON EMISSIONS FROM THE STOVES OF SOUTH ASIA
Staff Writer Aarushi Gupta covers a panel discussion of new low-cost innovations to improve the public health and environment of everyday life in South Asia.
THE WOMEN OF TODAY, THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Staff Writer Viet Tran recognizes many different women for their political, artistic, technological and medical related accomplishments.
BLOG: FROM "FREE WILLY" TO "BLACKFISH": RECOGNIZING THE ORCA
"Blackfish" has recently sparked debate over SeaWorld's killer whales. With their own developed culture and incredible intelligence it is clear that killer whales are unfit for captivity, but how much hope is there for them in the future? By Samantha Booras, Senior Editor
IN TOO DEEP? PROTECTING DEEP-SEA MARINE ECOSYSTEMS
Staff Write Melanie Emr discusses the importance of protecting the deep sea after attending a conference at Scripps Institute of Oceanography.