Art, Mind And Brain Intersect In Kandel’s Vienna
In his new book, neuroscientist Eric Kandel writes of artists and scientists in 20th-century Vienna.
Losing Control In The Movies
A scientist stars as the main character in a new romantic comedy.
Alan Alda Asks Scientists ‘What Is A Flame?’
Eleven-year-olds from around the world will judge entries to Alda’s “Flame Challenge.”
Sizing Up America’s High-Tech Talent
A panel of experts debate whether there is a shortage of scientists and engineers in America.
Michael Mann, From The Trenches Of The ‘Climate War’
Michael Mann discusses his new book and his journey from computer geek to climate warrior.
‘Galileo’ Lives In A New Production
F. Murray Abraham stars in an off-Broadway production of Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Galileo.’
Desktop Diaries: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson takes us into his office at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City for a tour of his office, in the fourth of Science Friday’s Desktop Diaries series.
Genetic Test Reveals Unexpected Data
A look at one reporter’s personal journey to understand the risks and benefits of DNA. mapping.
The Origin Of The Word ‘Tuberculosis’
Why did we stop calling the disease ‘consumption’?
Desktop Diaries: Michio Kaku
Theoretical physicist and futurist Michio Kaku takes us on a tour of his office, where he writes his bestsellers and records his radio shows.