This amoeba, a single-celled organism, acquires energy by engulfing nutrients in the form of a yeast cell (red). Through a process called phagocytosis, the amoeba encloses the yeast cell with its ...

Religious thinkers across the ages have written that merely showing that something is natural puts it within the influence of God, the creator of all nature. By definition science cannot address ...

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Nov. 6, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing devices that are ...

Scientists believe that success is a social phenomenon. The Science of Success, a documentary from The Nature of Things, unravels the secrets of success, shows a new understanding of how society ...

and on the influence of science and technology on both society and the environment. Courses will emphasize the hands-on nature of science. This requirement pushes students to explore questions about ...

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The Smithsonian's goal for science resources in grades PK–12 is to provide a well-rounded, inquiry-based, and engaging educational experience that nurtures scientific literacy, critical thinking, and ...

Purdue University’s College of Science is committed to the persistent pursuit of the mathematical and scientific knowledge that forms the very foundation of innovation. More than 340 tenure-track ...