Our contributors hail from all over the sciences — and all over the world. We’ll share what brought us to science, why we stay, and what makes us (occasionally) want to run away. There will be eureka moments, scientific screw-ups, advice to youngsters, peers, and elders, as well as whimsical stories about space exploration, fruit fly cognition, and how a neuron can live its best life.
The powerful new technology known as CRISPR lets researchers edit the book of life. Rhea Datta champions its medical and agricultural uses, but wonders if we can trust science and business to act in humanity’s best interests.
Read MoreThe new age of genetic testing is long on information, Evelyn Litwinoff finds, but still short on knowledge.
Read MoreAaron Katzman gets in touch with his (and everyone else's) emotions.
Read MoreCriseyda Martinez goes on an intragalactic field trip.
Read MoreWhat will your family do with you when you die? "Modern Death" gives Anastasia-Maria Zavitsanou a new perspective.
Read MoreDarwin's "On the Origin of Species" arrived in an America poised for civil war. Angelika Manhart explores its impact.
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