Show, Not Tell: The Rise of the Infographic
Data visualizations are all the rage these days. Here’s a sampler of science-based ones to feed both your brain and your eyes.
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Baseball Postseason Predictions
Math professor Bruce Bukiet uses “simple addition, subtraction, and multiplication” to predict the World Series bracket.
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“Brave Genius”: A Tale of Two Nobelists
“Brave Genius” profiles two extraordinary men: biologist Jacques Monod and philosopher Albert Camus.
The Scientist and the Philosopher
An excerpt from “Brave Genius: A Scientist, a Philosopher, and Their Daring Adventures From the French Resistance to the Nobel Prize.”
Music Lover? This Startup Knows What Tunes You Want to Hear
The Echo Nest mines big data to find songs and musical artists that suit a range of auditory affinities.
Following Up on ‘A World Without Us’
An excerpt from “Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth?”
Like That Wine? You Might Thank an Earth Scientist
Geologist Kevin Pogue helps winemakers pick out top vineyards based on the region’s terroir, which entails environmental attributes such as soil, climate, and rock composition.
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Modern Humans Still Evolving, and Faster Than Ever
Recent evolution has given humans the ability to break down starch and digest cheese. Bon appetit!
Chasing Time Machines: A Photographer Turns High Energy Physics Into Art
Stanley Greenberg takes pictures of giant structures used to study tiny particles.