Researchers have discovered that one of humanity’s closest relatives also experiences menopause, contradicting a popular hypothesis about the evolutionary origins of this process. Continue reading Chimpanzees go through menopause, too
In 250 million years, the continents will combine to form Pangaea Ultima, dramatically altering Earth’s climate. Continue reading Pangaea 2.0 may drive mammals to extinction
Researchers have designed a computer program that can guess a compound’s scent based on its molecular structure. Continue reading This AI smells better than you
While social media “echo chambers” certainly exist, they may not have as large of an effect on political polarization as previously assumed. Continue reading Facebook and the echo chamber: scientists examine how social media affects political views
Scientists have observed time dilation in the variability of quasars, an effect predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity. Continue reading Einstein was right: testing the theory of relativity using quasars
Are you talking to a human or a chatbot? Ask them this question to find out. Continue reading Unmasking AI with a Single Question
Astronomers recently observed a planet being eaten by its star. In billions of years, the Earth will experience the same fate. Continue reading Astronomers Witness the End of a World
The world we live in is full of both seen and unseen wonders, filled with unique human beings, organisms, and communities. From the hundreds and thousands of bacteria that make up the microbiomes we interact with on a daily basis, to the efforts made to conserve and increase biodiversity, to saving endangered species, scientific research has enabled us to uncover and preserve more and more … Continue reading Special Edition: Diversity
Shortform (editor: Emily Pass) SITN Shortform is about showcasing and highlighting new and interesting science that is “making waves.” Contributors write consistently for the shortform blog; every month, they pick a recently-published research article and provide context-content-conclusions in ~300 words. Shortform writers should: be Harvard graduate students interested in science communication Shortform writers don’t need to: have prior writing experience. You learn on the job, … Continue reading Get involved: SITN Blog
Co-Directors: Hope Merens, Sebastian Rowe (sitnboston@gmail.com) Longform Blog Editors-in-Chief: Kristin Qian, Tess Whitwam (sitnbostonblog@gmail.com) Shortform Blog Editor-in-Chief: Emily Pass (sitnbostonshortform@gmail.com) Science by the Pint Directors: Emily Kerr, Divya Venkatasubramanian (sciencebythepint@gmail.com) Model Organism Zoo Directors: Arianna Lord, Nalat Siwapornchai, Noel Jackson Lecture Series Directors: Maggie Anderson, Sebastian Rowe Beacon Hill Seminars Director: Emily Kerr DayCon Chairs: Rahil Ukani Podcast Producer: Shantam Ravan (sitnpodcast@gmail.com) Communications Directors: Wei Li (Facebook, Instagram), Edward Chen … Continue reading SITN Leadership