15-year quest yields malaria compound that hits parasite at all major stages

A Portland State University-led research team has developed a novel chemical compound that shows promise for the treatment ...
Scientific American

NASA’s Apollo moon missions relied on this computer scientist and differential equations

It’s July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are about to land on the moon. They will be the first humans to set foot ...
The Drive

Here’s How F1 Engines Make 1,000 HP From Just 1.6 Liters

Formula 1 engine designers are wizards. They’re able to take F1’s incredibly complicated, highly restrictive rulebook and use it to create engines that are smaller than the Toyota Corolla’s but make 1 ...
Miami University

Writing for a General Audience

Writing for a general audience means writing for educated adults who are not a part of your field. The first step is to recognize jargon within your writing and rewrite to avoid or clearly explain ...
American Council on Science and Health

“Semisynthetic" Is a Real Word—and It Saves Lives: The Taxol Story

Synthetic” and “natural” are largely useless terms. But not “semisynthetic.” It’s a real word that describes a critical ...

Ishikawa Diagram Explained: Function, Types, and Applications

Discover how an Ishikawa diagram identifies cause and effect in processes, aiding quality control in manufacturing and ...