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Elucidating the Brain’s Language Circuitry with Dr. Michael Ullman

Elucidating the Brain’s Language Circuitry with Dr. Michael Ullman

Elucidating the Brain’s Language Circuitry with Dr. Michael Ullman

Yair Ben-Dor

Illustration of two men seated in orange chairs facing each other in conversation, with a large red book labeled “SCIENCE MAGAZINE” standing between them. The man on the left appears older with white hair and glasses, while the man on the right is younger with curly brown hair and a checked shirt. In the background, the U.S. Capitol building is subtly illustrated in dark blue, giving the image a clean, professional, and minimalist aesthetic.

Illustration of two men seated in orange chairs facing each other in conversation, with a large red book labeled “SCIENCE MAGAZINE” standing between them. The man on the left appears older with white hair and glasses, while the man on the right is younger with curly brown hair and a checked shirt. In the background, the U.S. Capitol building is subtly illustrated in dark blue, giving the image a clean, professional, and minimalist aesthetic.

Sitting Down with the Editor‑in‑Chief of Science Magazine, to Talk About the Future of Scientific Communication

Alex Carter and Aidan Schurr

Illustration of Schrödinger's cat inside a stylized blue box, showing the paradox of being both alive and dead. On the left, a gray tabby cat with orange eyes sits upright wearing a blue collar with a pendant. On the right, the same cat lies peacefully as if deceased. A radioactive symbol on a black box connects via a glowing line to a sealed poison bottle marked with a skull and crossbones, representing the quantum uncertainty in the thought experiment.

Illustration of Schrödinger's cat inside a stylized blue box, showing the paradox of being both alive and dead. On the left, a gray tabby cat with orange eyes sits upright wearing a blue collar with a pendant. On the right, the same cat lies peacefully as if deceased. A radioactive symbol on a black box connects via a glowing line to a sealed poison bottle marked with a skull and crossbones, representing the quantum uncertainty in the thought experiment.

Paradoxes in Science: Where Models Go to Break

Lori Preci

A digitally rendered Earth split down the middle, with one half showing a realistic satellite view of the planet and the other half appearing stylized and darker, symbolizing environmental contrast or duality.

A digitally rendered Earth split down the middle, with one half showing a realistic satellite view of the planet and the other half appearing stylized and darker, symbolizing environmental contrast or duality.

Pollution to Solution: Dr. Song Gao on Science, Policy, and Environmental Sustainability

Naama Ben-Dor

How One Engineer is Changing Sustainable Fuels

How One Engineer is Changing Sustainable Fuels

How One Engineer is Changing Sustainable Fuels

Aidan Schurr

Postman butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) with open wings displaying red, black, and white patterns, perched on a purple flower against a blurred green background.

Postman butterfly (Heliconius melpomene) with open wings displaying red, black, and white patterns, perched on a purple flower against a blurred green background.

The Significance of Genetics in Insect Coloration and Evolution

Alex Carter

A digitally illustrated capybara dressed as a scientist, wearing sunglasses, a lab coat, and a tie, sitting in a laboratory. The capybara adjusts its sunglasses confidently while surrounded by scientific equipment, including test tubes filled with colorful liquids, a microscope, and chemical formulas written on a chalkboard behind it. The board contains the words ‘Habenula Perforata,’ ‘Tribbles,’ and ‘Norbornane,’ along with complex molecular structures. The setting combines humor and science in a whimsical, surreal style.

A digitally illustrated capybara dressed as a scientist, wearing sunglasses, a lab coat, and a tie, sitting in a laboratory. The capybara adjusts its sunglasses confidently while surrounded by scientific equipment, including test tubes filled with colorful liquids, a microscope, and chemical formulas written on a chalkboard behind it. The board contains the words ‘Habenula Perforata,’ ‘Tribbles,’ and ‘Norbornane,’ along with complex molecular structures. The setting combines humor and science in a whimsical, surreal style.

Science’s Silly Lexicon: Wacky Words to Brighten Your Day (and Casually Drop Into Conversation)

Naama Ben-Dor

Bright colorful wing of tropical butterfly texture background. Papilio maackii. Alpine black swallowtail. Colorful exotic swallowtail butterfly wing.

Bright colorful wing of tropical butterfly texture background. Papilio maackii. Alpine black swallowtail. Colorful exotic swallowtail butterfly wing.

How The World of Genetics Shapes Evolution

Alex Carter

A microscopic view of a single filovirus, likely the Ebola virus, with its characteristic filamentous and curved shape, set against a background of similar viral structures in a blue-green color scheme.

A microscopic view of a single filovirus, likely the Ebola virus, with its characteristic filamentous and curved shape, set against a background of similar viral structures in a blue-green color scheme.

Serendipity and Science: The Journey of Dr. John Hawdon

Lori Preci

MRI Brain Scan

MRI Brain Scan

From Brain to Bench to Bedside and Beyond: How a DC Neuroscientist is Changing Brain Disease Research

Aidan Schurr

An abstract, fluid art painting with swirling shades of green and hints of gold. The marbled texture creates a flowing, organic pattern, resembling natural stone or a cosmic landscape. The gold flecks add a shimmering effect, enhancing the depth and movement within the composition

An abstract, fluid art painting with swirling shades of green and hints of gold. The marbled texture creates a flowing, organic pattern, resembling natural stone or a cosmic landscape. The gold flecks add a shimmering effect, enhancing the depth and movement within the composition

Chromatic Chemistry: Transition Metals and Nature’s Hidden Color Palette

Lori Preci

A close-up of a lab-on-a-chip device with a pipette dispensing a drop of liquid, possibly blood, onto a microfluidic chip. The image has a high-tech appearance with electronic components in the background.

A close-up of a lab-on-a-chip device with a pipette dispensing a drop of liquid, possibly blood, onto a microfluidic chip. The image has a high-tech appearance with electronic components in the background.

How Cutting-Edge Research in Washington, D.C. is Reshaping Science and Medicine

Yair Ben-Dor

A large murmuration of birds forming a dynamic, fluid shape in the sky at dusk. The densely packed flock moves in unison, creating an awe-inspiring natural pattern against a background of soft pastel hues from the setting sun. Silhouettes of leafless trees frame the bottom of the image, adding depth to the mesmerizing scene.

A large murmuration of birds forming a dynamic, fluid shape in the sky at dusk. The densely packed flock moves in unison, creating an awe-inspiring natural pattern against a background of soft pastel hues from the setting sun. Silhouettes of leafless trees frame the bottom of the image, adding depth to the mesmerizing scene.

Everything Sings: The Science of Systems

Aidan Schurr

A mesmerizing cosmic scene featuring glowing blue energy patterns resembling nebulae or interstellar plasma. The swirling, web-like structures stretch across the dark space, creating an ethereal and futuristic effect. Small specks of light scattered throughout the background resemble distant stars, enhancing the sense of a vast universe.

A mesmerizing cosmic scene featuring glowing blue energy patterns resembling nebulae or interstellar plasma. The swirling, web-like structures stretch across the dark space, creating an ethereal and futuristic effect. Small specks of light scattered throughout the background resemble distant stars, enhancing the sense of a vast universe.

A Universe of Plasma: How one Scientist Connects his World from Satellites to Cells.

Aidan Schurr

A forensic investigator wearing gloves and a lab coat carefully dusts for fingerprints on a dark surface using a fine brush. The image has a black-and-white aesthetic, emphasizing the details of the fingerprint residue. A small container of fingerprint powder and other forensic tools are visible in the blurred background, creating a crime scene investigation atmosphere.

A forensic investigator wearing gloves and a lab coat carefully dusts for fingerprints on a dark surface using a fine brush. The image has a black-and-white aesthetic, emphasizing the details of the fingerprint residue. A small container of fingerprint powder and other forensic tools are visible in the blurred background, creating a crime scene investigation atmosphere.

From Fluorine to Forensics: The Road From Academia to Forensic Chemistry

Naama Ben-Dor

A minimalist abstract design featuring smooth, flowing white lines that create a wave-like pattern on a light surface. The gentle curves and subtle shadows give the image a sense of movement and depth, evoking a futuristic or architectural aesthetic.

A minimalist abstract design featuring smooth, flowing white lines that create a wave-like pattern on a light surface. The gentle curves and subtle shadows give the image a sense of movement and depth, evoking a futuristic or architectural aesthetic.

The Electric Romance of Electricity and Magnetism

Yair Ben-Dor

A highly detailed, glowing blue digital illustration of neurons interconnected in a complex neural network. The image showcases nerve cells with branching dendrites and synapses, with bright electrical impulses highlighting communication between them. The dark background enhances the futuristic and scientific feel of the visualization

A highly detailed, glowing blue digital illustration of neurons interconnected in a complex neural network. The image showcases nerve cells with branching dendrites and synapses, with bright electrical impulses highlighting communication between them. The dark background enhances the futuristic and scientific feel of the visualization

Understanding Science to Learn Science: Dopamine and Why You Should Care

Naama Ben-Dor

A glowing, futuristic depiction of the uranium element on the periodic table. The symbol ‘U’ is prominently displayed in a neon blue style, along with its atomic number (92) and atomic weight (238.0). Surrounding elements, including neodymium and neptunium, are also faintly visible, creating a high-tech, science-focused aesthetic.

A glowing, futuristic depiction of the uranium element on the periodic table. The symbol ‘U’ is prominently displayed in a neon blue style, along with its atomic number (92) and atomic weight (238.0). Surrounding elements, including neodymium and neptunium, are also faintly visible, creating a high-tech, science-focused aesthetic.

From Music to Nuclear Policy: Professor Christopher Cahill’s unexpected Journey in Science and Policy

Lori Preci and Yair Ben-Dor

A digital illustration of glowing blue neurons with intricate branching connections in a neural network. Bright synaptic signals are visible, highlighting communication between cells. The image includes a text overlay that reads, ‘Cheers to Microglia: Unsung Heroes of the Nervous System,’ emphasizing the role of microglial cells in brain function

A digital illustration of glowing blue neurons with intricate branching connections in a neural network. Bright synaptic signals are visible, highlighting communication between cells. The image includes a text overlay that reads, ‘Cheers to Microglia: Unsung Heroes of the Nervous System,’ emphasizing the role of microglial cells in brain function

An Ode to Microglia

Naama Ben-Dor

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