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The Back-Channel of Science
Research Blogging / by / January 20, 2010
Scientists are exploiting online tools to facilitate research and communication in an increasingly flat media landscape. What are the implications for science?
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20 Years of the World Wide Web
In the two decades since a small group of researchers adopted a hyperlink system to share data between institutions, scientific research — and the world — have changed profoundly.
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Excitement and Caution at AAAS
Thousands gather in Chicago for the world's largest scientific conference.
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Kerry: US Will Have Cap & Trade by End of the Year
At sustainability conference, global leaders wonder where the investments will come from to build a green economy.
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Report From Dubai
Last November, the World Economic Forum convened thought leaders and heads of industry to discuss the state of the world. Seed followed up to ask where we go from here.
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Field Museum
Constructing art and science on a frozen Minnesota lake.
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From Earth to the Universe
Seed kicks off the International Year of Astronomy with a slideshow of awe-inspiring astronomical snapshots of our universe.
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Cold Truth
At a recent celebration of the International Polar Year in New York, artists and scientists share work inspired by the shifting landscape of Antarctica.
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iGEM 2008: Novice Bioengineers Get Their Freak On
A recent iGEM judge reflects on spontaneous dance parties and the future of molecular machines.
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What Future for NASA?
America's space agency faces uncertain future on its 50th anniversary.
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Large and in Charge
Particles are accelerated to unprecedented speeds at CERN's Large Hadron Collider with ultimate hopes of uncovering the universe's darkest secrets.
Nobel Week
Hello, You’ve Won the Nobel
The man who delivers the news to Nobel laureates on tradition, joy, and voicemail.
Artifacts
Opera in the Fifth Dimension
In Hypermusic Prologue, physicist Lisa Randall re-imagines her extradimensional theories of the universe as opera.
Reporting On
Summit Notes: State of Innovation
Seed and The Council on Competitiveness brought together thought leaders from science, business, academia, and design to discuss the future of innovation.
Events
The Dymaxion Tomorrow
A city-wide vehicle sharing program, a latrine block that treats sewage on-site, and bicycles that double as ambulances take top honors in the Buckminster Fuller Design Challenge.
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World
Press Gang
With New York City about to let bloggers qualify for press passes, a look at what breaking down the walls between old and new media means for science reporting.
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Culture
The Ancient, Distant, and Dead
Inspired by scientific research, Katie Paterson creates art based on data from faraway melting glaciers, long-dead stars, and the initial moments of the universe.
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Ideas
A Sober Assessment
Alcohol is an important part of life in many cultures throughout the world, but there are many misperceptions about this common social lubricant.
