A Random Reminder That NASA Drew a Big Ol' Dick on the Surface of Mars
Science and exploration achievements by NASA throughout history includes humorous moments like the phallic figure drawn by the Spirit rover on Mars. [ more ]
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Videos of science practicals replacing interactive work in schools report
Pupils have less hands-on practical science experiences due to increased use of video demonstrations, potentially impacting engagement and learning outcomes. [ more ]
Londoners see what a scientist looks like up close in 50 photographs
Featuring over 200 scientists, Nature's Where I Work photo-essay section showcases diversity in science, now exhibiting 50 select photos in a public outdoor display in London. [ more ]
Imperial announces plans for London's answer to Silicon Valley
Imperial College London plans to create a global hub for science and technology in West London, aiming to rival Silicon Valley and Kendall Square.
The new tech corridor, named Imperial WestTech Corridor, aims to attract investment, foster economic growth, and create jobs, leveraging the area's characteristics and Imperial's strategic vision. [ more ]
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, was a natural philosopher, autobiographer, and fiction writer in a time when women were not formally educated.
Cavendish's poetry and prose explored nature's vitality and speculated about the composition of the world, from atoms to consciousness. [ more ]
Science has a broad definition that goes beyond European history and includes organized observations of the natural world across different cultures.
Science quickly became an international effort and developed in conversation with cultural trends like colonialism, nationalism, and Cold War ideologies. [ more ]