Science & Society

  1. Science & Society

    Special Report: Gravity’s Century

    After years of pondering the interplay of space, time, matter and gravity, Einstein produced, in a single month, an utter transformation of science’s conception of the cosmos: the general theory of relativity.

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  2. Particle Physics

    Top 10 subatomic surprises

    Nobel Prize–winning neutrinos rank among science’s most unexpected discoveries.

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  3. Science & Society

    Neurological condition probably caused medieval scribe’s shaky handwriting

    By scrutinizing a medieval scribe’s wiggly handwriting, scientists conclude that the writer suffered from essential tremor.

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  4. Science & Society

    For the real hits of fashion week, look to computer science

    A machine learning algorithm that analyzes trends on the runway and those on the street could help designers and manufacturers better understand what fashion trends take off.

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  5. Science & Society

    Full coverage: 2015 Nobel Prizes

    The Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry and medicine or physiology ran the gamut this year, honoring both fundamental science discoveries and research with real-world impacts.

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  6. Science & Society

    Centennial books illuminate Einstein’s greatest triumph

    Scholars mark general relativity 100ths anniversary with books on history, biography, science.

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  7. Astronomy

    Einstein’s genius changed science’s perception of gravity

    Einstein struggled for years to solve the puzzle of general relativity. The pieces all fell into place in November 1915.

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  8. Tech

    Early satellite TV predictions highlighted instant communication potential

    Satellite communication started as science fiction but soon became reality.

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  9. Science & Society

    The amateur who helped Einstein see the light

    With help from Science News Letter, eccentric amateur Rudi Mandl persuaded Einstein to explore the phenomenon of gravitational lensing.

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  10. Cosmology

    Complexity in the universe, hidden craters and more reader feedback

    Readers discuss order and disorder in the universe, the languages of science communication and more.

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  11. Health & Medicine

    Coffee serves up surprising health benefits

    Reporting on the current state of research allows readers to see beyond the single, sometimes conflicting public health messages that medical studies produce.

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  12. Science & Society

    Meet 10 scientists who are making their mark

    In a special report, Science News features 10 early-career scientists on their way to more widespread acclaim.

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