Welcome a New Chef in the Kitchen, Alison Mudditt
Please join me in welcoming a new Chef to the Kitchen.
Under the Microscope
A look at the winners in this year’s Nikon Small World imaging competition.
Happy 100th Birthday to Relativity–More or Less, Depending on Where You're Reading This
Celebrating Einstein’s theory of General Relativity with a well-known time traveler.
Thanksgiving
It’s Thanksgiving in the US and we’re taking the next few days off. In the meantime, here’s a seasonal musical interlude.
Space Travel in Layman's Terms
Can you explain a complex scientific process using only the most common 1,000 words in our language?
Autotuning Science
The latest clip from Symphony of Science sets famous astronomers to music.
Open Access at a Crossroads
There’s no denying the growth and increased acceptance of the concepts of open access in scholarly publishing. But the repercussions of the business models and methodologies chosen for OA are just beginning to be recognized.
Raised by Feral Librarians
A short story about what happens when a library closes.
The Impact of Color
A video showing how filmmakers use color to evoke an emotional response from an audience.
Restoring a Masterwork
How do you restore a damaged painting? The Metropolitan Museum of Art shows the way.
Arion Press and the Magic of Bookmaking
Anthony Bourdain visits San Francisco’s Arion Press to learn about the magic of making a book.
The IgNobel Prize Celebrates an Anniversary
The 25th Annual IgNobel Prize Ceremony captured on video.
The Global Gold Open Access "Flip": A Realistic Plan or Magical Thinking?
Is a flip to a Gold OA world as easy as a recent paper suggests?
The Jetset Lifestyle
A look back to the days when air travel meant something other than a colossal headache.
Back to School
John Oliver’s guide to the upcoming year for students.