Andrew Maynard is a scientist and emerging technology adviser. He blogs at 2020 Science and tweets as @2020science.
Some of the most entertaining, informative and mind-blowing science videos on the web come from TED - the Technology, Entertainment, Design conference. Challenged to give the "talk of their lives," the world's top scientists and science communicators have been dazzling audiences - many of whom are thought leaders, trend-setters and entertainers - for years now. Most of the best talks are now freely available on the internet, but sifting through hundreds of video clips to find the real gems can be hard going.
To make things easier, here are five of my favorite TED Talks on science. The selection rules were simple:
- Was I engaged within the first few seconds?
- Was I entertained, inspired and challenged?
- Would my kids understand the talk? and
- Together, do they tell a story?
Mike Archer is a paleontologist most known for his involvement in the Riversleigh fossil site in Queensland where over 40,000 specimens of 300 species were derived. Needless to say, it provided a big chunk of the puzzle of Australian fauna history. Apart from his active participation in fossil exploration, Mike is also the lead scientist of the Lazarus Project and has headed an experiment to bring back the extinct Thylacine, or what we now know as the Tasmanian Tiger. His finds have given him numerous accolades including Fellowship in prestigious organizations and becoming a Member of the Order of Australia. To read more about Mike Archer visit www.thextraordinary.org
An initiative to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators. Volunteers, university students, scientists, engineers, other STEM professionals and, more broadly, members of the community are working together with educators and students to bring discovery-based science experiences to students in grades K-12. When an educator posts a project, our system will help them get the resources needed to bring that project to fruition.
An initiative to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators. Volunteers, university students, scientists, engineers, other STEM professionals and, more broadly, members of the community are working together with educators and students to bring discovery-based science experiences to students in grades K-12. When an educator posts a project, our system will help them get the resources needed to bring that project to fruition.
Welcome to Smithsonian WILD! This site is designed to showcase some of the exciting research conducted by the Smithsonian Institution and its collaborators around the world, and to highlight the incredible diversity of wildlife that exists in a range of habitats across the globe.
The use of motion-triggered 'camera traps' has become an incredibly useful tool for scientists to answer an enormous range of conservation and ecological questions. Researchers attach these unique cameras to posts or trees, often along forest trails, and when a camera's sensor registers an animal's body heat and movement, a photograph is taken. The studies highlighted here demonstrate the range of applications of this method, and how these cameras give us a glimpse into an animal world that is rarely seen by anyone. You can search the site by following the trail of interesting animals or the lure of diverse sites around the world.
This is your brain on computers.
Scientists say juggling e-mail, phone calls and other incoming information can change how people think and behave. They say our ability to focus is being undermined by bursts of information.
There are effective approaches to learning, at least for those who are motivated. In recent years, cognitive scientists have shown that a few simple techniques can reliably improve what matters most: how much a student learns from studying.
Really nice collaborative science site. Access resources, partake in discussions, set up virtual classroom spaces, connect to other teachers, scientists, etc.
Why should blogger care about the scientific method? The scientific method gives a standard procedure through which scientists collect test and share information.
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms.
DNA has become a commodity sought by scientists and biotech companies, each hoping to collect enough to wring out new knowledge in new ways.
Ancestry.com, the genealogy company, announced in August 2017 that it has tested more than seven million people, including two million during the last four months of 2017.
A PhD in USA is a degree of Doctor of Philosophy and is considered the highest awarded degree for most fields of studies. Moreover, it is believed to be a dream course for many students. A PhD is often required while applying for high-level management jobs, expert positions in government, and professional careers like a professor, researcher, or scientist. Therefore, it is offered in a wide range of studies such as technology, social sciences, humanities, and more.
Firestarter is a 1984 science fiction thriller film based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. The plot concerns a young girl who develops pyro kinesis, but in 2012 one anonymous Vietnam's girl truly possesses these novel-worthy powers.
Not many people would have the audacity to leave the comforts of their office and relegate themselves to doing field work so an endangered species does not go extinct. Dyan deNapoli is driven by so much love for penguins that she christened herself The Penguin Lady. She founded her educational business after leaving the New England Aquarium. As its Senior Penguin Aquarist for over 7 years, Dyan's experience equipped her with impeccable know-how on how to care and help penguins thrive. Her book "The Great Penguin Rescue" has earned the accolades of award-giving bodies. What saving 40,000 penguins could do! To read more about Dyan deNapoli visit www.thextraordinary.org
Fabien Cousteau is an aquanaut, just like his grandfather and father. But more than just exploring the oceans to unlock its mystery, Fabien dove the extra mile by launching his Plant A Fish organization. It aims to educate the youth about the importance of protecting our waters and as its name suggests, inspire them to do their share of creating a sustainable habitat for fishing. To honor his late grandfather's 100th birthday, he directs Mission 31. He and his research team will stay under the Florida Keys for 31 days to thoroughly study the current state of our waters. To read more about Fabien Cousteau visit www.thextraordinary.org.
A new project is giving scientists access to the offshore industry's subsea ROVs when they're not being used in their official capacity, allowing them to moonlight as underwater spies in search of new marine species.
The call for improved STEM programmes has gained momentum in the past two weeks with an address to the National Press Club by Catherine Livingstone AO of the Business Council of Australia and an occasional paper released by the Office of the Chief Scientist.
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