The Spring Edition · 2025
Genes, fuels and big ideas: a season of stories on evolution, cleaner energy, paradoxes and the way science talks to the public.
The scientists asking how things came to be, and how we talk about what they find.
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Dr. John Hawdon didn’t set out to study parasites, but life has a funny way of leading the curious down paths they never expected. A stack of rejection letters, an unplanned teaching job, a retired greyhound with a stubborn infection, and the wisdom of a…
By Lori Preci · Mar 5, 2025
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As geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky once said, “nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution,” but what is there to say when even the framework evolution is built on doesn't make sense? As a species, humanity has only begun to peel back the…
By Alex Carter · Mar 14, 2025
Op-Ed
Most people would agree that science is a serious field, as studying the inner workings of the physical and natural world demands precision and relentless inquiry. One person’s findings become the foundation of another person’s next decade of work, and if…
By Naama Ben-Dor · Mar 23, 2025
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From vibrant butterfly wings to subtle fruit fly patterns, insect coloration isn't just nature’s canvas—it’s evolution at play. Delving into genetics reveals that tiny regulatory tweaks in gene expression can trigger massive shifts, influencing everything…
By Alex Carter · Mar 31, 2025
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Tyler Wyka (GWU SEAS BS '24, MS '25) stands at the crossroads of engineering, sustainability, and global change. As a Mechanical Engineering graduate student at George Washington University, his work spans the technical frontiers of decarbonizing energy…
By Aidan Schurr · Apr 9, 2025
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Dr. Song Gao of Georgetown University reveals how bridging atmospheric chemistry and environmental policy can drive real-world sustainability. In this article, Gao discusses his transformative journey from synthetic chemistry to investigating the impacts of…
By Naama Ben-Dor · Apr 18, 2025
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Science relies on models. These systems quantify, predict, and explain phenomena. Yet, sometimes they falter. Scientific paradoxes highlight the limits of our thinking, revealing assumptions mistaken for truths.
By Lori Preci · Apr 27, 2025
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In an era of growing skepticism and polarized discourse, clear science communication is more vital than ever. We sat down with Holden Thorp to explore how one of the world’s leading science journals navigates this challenge. Join us as he reflects on his…
By Alex Carter and Aidan Schurr · May 6, 2025
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Architect of the Declarative/Procedural Model: Michael T. Ullman, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Georgetown University and director of the Brain and Language Lab. While earning his doctorate in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the…
By Yair Ben-Dor · May 15, 2025
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