Author: Ariel Bleicher
Under Debate: Female Circumcision
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ short-lived policy revision on female circumcision ignites debate over how best to eradicate the practice
World’s 500 Fastest Supercomputers in Just 600×300 Pixels
The BBC displays 59 pages of supercomputing statistics on one-third of a page.
On The Subject of iLeafs And Cowborgs
Is biological engineering the beginning of a new technology revolution?
From Bacteria to Blueberry
A renewable energy company in Seattle discovers a new way to brew biochemicals.
Ancient Cave Formations Reveal History of Abrupt Climate Changes
The findings suggest the American Southwest is headed for prolonged drought
How to Build a Living Machine
A molecular biologist gives a common organism a remarkable skill using man-made genes
Pretty Fly (for a Small Guy)
An unusual team builds a pipetting robot out of Legos for a genetic engineering competition
