Scientists prepare for most ambitious sky survey yet, predicting new insights into dark matter and dark energy

Simulated images of the cosmos from the DC2 simulated sky survey conducted by the Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC) from the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). DC2 simulated five years of image data as will be generated by the Rubin Observatory during LSST. Credit: LSST DESC On a mountain in northern Chile, scientists … Read more

Environmental Factor – November 2024: Strengthening science communication: insights from author Larry Tye

Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image by NIEHS) One of the great challenges in biomedical research comes after a study is completed, when it’s time to communicate the findings in ways that resonate with the public. Journalists can play a critical role in this process, transforming complex science into stories … Read more