Celestial tourism is set to peak on Monday, as people travel to one of the 15 states parts of which will experience a total solar eclipse. The path of totality […]
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Comedian Shane Mauss talks comedy, science, upcoming show
Shane Mauss, comedian and host of the ‘Here We Are’ podcast, will bring his intellectually stimulating, laugh-out-loud hybrid act Stand Up Science to the Mill on Friday, Feb. 1. The show brings local scientists and comedians from each city it visits together for a night of entertainment and learning, followed by a panel discussion with all guests.
By ‘poking’ cells, a University of Iowa lab studies the science of healing
If you ever get the chance to watch life under a microscope, seize the opportunity. In many ways, microscale life mimics the movies — there are thrilling chases as immune […]
Six groundbreaking research projects at the University of Iowa
From Mars to nanostars, skin cells to dog DNA, University of Iowa researchers are at the forefront of a wealth of scientific discoveries. Here are a few recently published projects.
America’s first dogs: A UI researcher contributed to a new study of ancient canines
Long before the first terrier, retriever, shepherd or toy breed crossed the pond, America was populated by dogs who could trace their roots back nearly 15,000 years. This ancient and […]
West High teacher wins national science education grant
An Iowa City West High School science teacher is one of 50 educators nationwide to be awarded an Advocate grant by the Society for Science and the Public. Carolyn Walling […]
The moon will be blue on Saturday
Saturday night’s full moon will be the last blue moon until 2020. It will not, however, actually look blue. Unless something has gone terribly wrong. The moon only appears blue […]