Guest Thinkers — September 1, 2010

Back from east coast, time to play catch-up

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Copper from Smithsonian

I’ve made it back from my trip to Washington DC. The Smithsonian Institution is quite a fun place to visit, especially if rocks are your ilk. Be sure to check out the wonderful mineral collection at the Natural History Museum. I only wish the Global Volcanism Program would have a more interactive (and visible) spot in the museum itself.

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Charles bridge in prague, czech republic.

Neuropsych

An untold story of LSD psychotherapy in communist Czechoslovakia

Uncovering the story of Milan Hausner, the Sadská clinic, and LSD psychotherapy behind the Iron Curtain.

The Present

The plastic paradox: How plastics went from elephant saviors to eco-villains

Do the benefits of plastics outweigh the costs?

The Present

How wind turbines could coexist peacefully with bats and birds

As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat the turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, new approaches can help.

A green leaf peeking out of a white blind.

Life

Scientists find enzymes in nature that could replace toxic chemicals

AI is helping us replace petrochemicals with natural enzymes.

A group of cyclists riding down the road.

Health

Why the first rule of cycling club is “shave your legs”

Don’t argue with science. Just do it.

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