Author Archives: Jennifer Cutraro
Problems with ‘the scientific method’
Scientists rarely follow one straightforward path to understanding the natural world
How creativity powers science
Some of the best ideas come not from poring over the facts but from a walk in the woods
Science fair as a family affair
Parents share their tips on helping kids prepare for a science fair
Young scientists work together and win
Broadcom MASTERS competitors qualified with individual projects, but won based on team challenges
Young scientists come to Washington
Thirty middle school students compete in the inaugural Broadcom MASTERS science challenge
Springing forward
Climate change affects the timing of flowering, migration and other natural cycles, meaning spring is coming earlier in many parts of the world.
Mood-boosting drugs make unhappy fish
Drugs called antidepressants find their way into lakes and streams, affecting the behavior of fish living there in unexpected ways
Body clocks
Scientists are finding that when you sleep is just as important as how much you sleep
A new look at Saturn’s rings
New information from space missions suggests Saturn’s rings may be older and have more mass than scientists thought
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