| Readers Respond on "Obama's Science" Tax Dollars at Work Despite Barack Obama appointing scientists to top posts, I hardly think this qualifies him personally to be named in the “ Scientific American 10 .” His inclusion pales beside the favor bestowed to the others on the list who have actually done some real work for science and humanity. [More] rss.sciam.com |
World Changing Ideas: December's Scientific American Scientific American Magazine's editor-in-chief Mariette Dichristina and editor Michael Moyer talk about the World Changing Ideas feature, as well as other contents of the December issue. [More] rss.sciam.com |
Seeking Transformational Energy Technologies [This special issue podcast is longer than the usual 60 seconds.] Last week, the new Advanced Research Projects Agency for energy held its inaugural conference in Washington, D.C.--a direct response to a growing sense that the U.S. is losing its technology lead when it comes to the race for cleaner ways to produce and use energy. "We have a Sputnik moment right now. We are losing our technology leadership and we are falling behind." [More] rss.sciam.com |
Pop and Rock Listings A selected guide to pop, rock, soul, metal and other performances in the New York area. nytimes.com |
Normal Bob Chronicles a Park’s Oddballs A daily fixture in Union Square Park, Normal Bob presides over a diverse set of regulars. nytimes.com |