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How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect eggABC News - Feb. 6 -
A Sweeping Ban on D.E.I. Language Roils the Sciences
President Trump’s executive order is altering scientific exploration across a broad swath of fields, even beyond government agencies, researchers say.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
National Science Foundation fires 168 probationary employees
The federal agency that funds science research says the staff reduction came in response to a White House directive.CBS News - 1d -
National Science Foundation cuts 10 percent of staff
Nearly 170 employees at the National Science Foundation (NSF) who were still on probation were fired by the Trump administration on Tuesday, union officials told The Hill. The cuts at the agency ...The Hill - 1d -
Cuts to American science will upend the economy it helped create
Since the Second World War, advances in science and technology have driven 85 percent of American economic growth.The Hill - 1d -
Ian McEwan's next novel, 'What We Can Know,' is science fiction 'without the science'
The next novel by Ian McEwan will be a post-apocalyptic story, set in part in the 22nd century and centered on a scholar’s immersion into a poem written during happier timesABC News - Feb. 7 -
When science itself comes under attack, we all suffer
Anyone who rejects the benefits of science and the scientific method should toss away their smartphone, stop using the internet and social media, never travel on an airplane, and ignore medical ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Behind R.F.K. Jr.’s Vow to ‘Follow the Science’ on Vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited a disputed study from a close network of fellow vaccine skeptics during his confirmation hearings. His critics say it is part of a pattern that raises concerns about ...The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
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65 Best Podcasts (2025): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.Wired - 6d -
Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.The New York Times - 5d -
Want to Make a Great First Impression? Science Says Avoid the Novelty Penalty
New isn’t always better. Research shows people prefer familiar narratives, especially when they are easy to understand and relate to.Inc. - 3d -
Science under siege: Trump cuts threaten to undermine decades of research
Layoffs, funding freezes, and executive orders spark outcry among federal researchers and university partners, fearing that science itself is under siege.NBC News - 2d -
National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues
Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers.Wired - 2d -
How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Failure Into Progress and Despair Into Happiness, Backed by Science
The stories you tell yourself affect you mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s how to tell yourself the right stories.Inc. - Feb. 7 -
A perfect boiled egg in 32 minutes? Don’t let science ruin the joyful imperfection of home cooking | Alicia Kennedy
Yes, I’ve made balsamic vinegar pearls and sous-vide swede – but trial and error still produces the most delicious food. To make pearls of balsamic vinegar, first chill a good amount of olive oil ...The Guardian - 3d