INTEL Science Talent Search

Teenagers offer a glimpse at the future of scientific innovation

While many teenagers were out causing trouble this weekend a group of 40 finalists chosen from more than 1,700 applicants displayed their work at the Science Talent Search sponsored by The Society for Science and the Public in conjunction with the INTEL Foundation. The group of ultra-sharp 17-18-year-old high school seniors filled the National Geographic Society in Washington, DC for the event, considered one of …

Lifeline Stem Cell Skin Care

Time-testing the world's first human non-embryonic stem cell beauty line

As the first company to incorporate human, non-embryonic stem cells as part of a beauty regimen, Lifeline set our expectations understandably high. The hopes were matched with skepticism—morning news show appearances and bold claims don’t necessarily mean performance. Also, our typical routine tends to fall more on the side of Australian paperbark oil and organic plant material than unfertilized eggs, so let’s just say the …

Chasing the Higgs Boson

Matt Groening's early work for Apple, bands to watch at SXSW, chasing the Higgs Boson and more in our look at the web this week

Following the landmark multimedia experience “Snowfall,” the New York Times has released another multi-chapter investigation of the Higgs Boson. While not as graphically sophisticated as its predecessor, “Chasing the Higgs Boson” is a beautifully thorough look at the so-called “god particle.”