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New! Blogging about science communication
We are pleased to announce a new blog in the Scitable network! ScholarCast hosts enthusiastic scientists and award-winning science writers who contribute their ideas and advice about pursuing careers in science communication and discovery. Contributors also take questions from our Scitable bloggers, alongside an interview with our very own Khalil A. Cassimally. Come check out the thoughtful prose and helpful ideas on how to write well about science, how to keep an eye on the ideas of the day, cultivate our own voice, and join the active and lively world of science communication.
Interactive Science Textbook
Nature Education is pleased to announce the launch of a series of affordable, high quality interactive textbooks in college-level science. The first textbook in the series, Principles of Biology, draws on the Nature journals' extensive archive of research papers to cultivate mature scientific skills, including data analysis and critical thinking. For more information, please go here.
Acoustic Pollution and Marine Mammals
Man made noise in ocean depths may have a traumatizing effect on whales. Where is the ocean dangerously loud? How can we assess our impact on marine life? Explore our Spotlight and learn what can be done to protect many of Earth's most vulnerable creatures.
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When Nobel laureates and young researchers gather together on Lindau island, what do they talk about? Our Spotlight showcases Nature videos capturing their debates.
This annual global celebration honors and support our world's educators. Are you a teacher? Has one inspired you?
Conference•Cast
Falling Walls Lab finalist Quirin introduces his project and discusses his experience of the Falling Walls Lab competition and the Falling Walls Conference.
• Falling Walls Lab Berlin 2012 - Preliminaries
• Falling Walls Lab Berlin 2012 - 3 minutes, 1 day
• Science. Polish Perspectives 2012
Labcoat Life
In a couple, the heart rates of a man and woman are in sync. When you're involved in a romantic relationship, your heart beats as fast as your partner's.
• My Med Student Friends Are Zombies
• An Affliction that Plagues Infants East and West
• Fukushima Dogs and PTSD
Women in Science
• Publishing Gap for Women in Science
• The Amazing Sylvia Earle
• TV on Women in STEM
