Building Castles in the Sky and Houses of Cards That Don’t Collapse
SEPT. 28, 2022
The creative process involves two phases—generating new ideas and then focusing on the most tractable and useful ones.
Ask a Scientist: When our understanding changes, does that mean the science was wrong?
SEPT 27, 2022
Several scientists explain how and why our understanding of a scientific topic can change.
Ask a Scientist: Albert Reece on giving back
SEPT 27, 2022
Albert Reece, maternal fetal medicine specialist and Executive Vice President and Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, shares the many ways in which he contributes to his community.
Ask a Scientist: What do you predict will be the next “big thing”?
SEPT 26, 2022
What do researchers think will be the next breakthrough? We hear from several scientists at different career stages.
Ask a Scientist: Stephen Elledge on laying the groundwork for others
SEPT 28, 2022
Lasker Laureate Stephen Elledge discusses how he built on the findings of Evelyn Witkin and expresses joy in seeing others carrying his work further.
Ask a Scientist: How important is it to have role models?
SEPT 28, 2022
Scientists share the importance of role models in choosing their paths.
Ask a Scientist: What makes a memorable day in science?
SEPT 28, 2022
Scientists at all career stages—PhD candidates, post-doctoral fellows, and professors—gave the same answer. Find out what makes a memorable day in science!
Ask a Scientist: Mary-Claire King on using genetics as a tool to improve lives
SEPT 28, 2022
Lasker Laureate Mary-Claire King shares why she is passionate about genetics and how she uses it to solve problems and benefit people.
Ask a Scientist: What is the difference between basic and applied science?
SEPT 28, 2022
How do fundamental discoveries lead to breakthrough applications? Several scientists discuss the importance of both basic and applied science.
Ask a Scientist: Stephen Elledge on serendipity in science
SEPT 28, 2022
Lasker Laureate Stephen Elledge tells the story of one of his graduate school successes.
