Interdisciplinary Science

Nano is popularly considered as a revolution in science and technology, but there are controversial opinions about the future of this newly born field of study.

Apr 13, 2009 - Ali Eftekhari

Many times, the STEM fields get a lot of publicity and financial support, especially in higher education, but what are the STEM fields and why are they so essential?

Mar 17, 2009 - Alison Diefenderfer

Using adaptive management, two scientists evaluated alternative larval lamprey assessment methods and improved the Great Lakes Sea Lamprey management program.

Mar 15, 2009 - Ian Parnell

Adaptive management structures choices as experiments so resource managers can learn about ecological and socio-economic systems and improve future choices.

Mar 15, 2009 - Ian Parnell

Clinical trials are underway to gain an understanding into the use of psychedelic drugs for medical purposes such as migraines, PTSD, and addiction interruption.

Feb 4, 2009 - Kevin Gustina

The Gaia Hypothesis considers living and nonliving parts of the Earth as a complex interacting system that can be thought of as a single organism.

Nov 27, 2008 - Nina Munteanu

In 2007, National Geographic named Julie and Colin Angus their Adventurers of the Year. Their trans-Atlantic row was part of a life of learning about nature firsthand.

Oct 18, 2008 - Jill Browne

Julie Angus (nee Wafaei) and her husband Colin Angus rowed across the Atlantic Ocean as part of an ongoing exploration of he natural world.

Oct 17, 2008 - Jill Browne

Advancements in medical research build upon previous findings. The link between a physiological system and disease begins with understanding the system.

Oct 8, 2008 - Alicia Mae Prater

Is better science always worth it? Environmental managers can assess if better science helps achieve broader management goals by considering its 'Value of Information'.

Sep 12, 2008 - Ian Parnell