Scientific American has a fun look at gifts from... Read More
January 2010
Jan 27, 2010
In the movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka invents a gum that consists of... Read More
Jan 27, 2010
Children in... Read More
Jan 25, 2010
You probably think that you have control over your voice. I mean, sure, the global economy,... Read More
Jan 25, 2010
In this week’s issue of Nature, Jian Wang and colleagues from the Beijing Genomics Institute... Read More
Jan 25, 2010
An adapted form of... Read More
Jan 25, 2010
When frustrated with the opposite sex, women tend to compare men to monkeys, apes, or even... Read More
Jan 24, 2010
In Los Angeles County, where I’m from, coyotes come with the territory. It’s not unusual to see... Read More
Jan 22, 2010
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There are indigenous species in decline and many face rapid extinction. Never before have they... Read More
Helix Magazine
is a publication by Science in Society, a Northwestern University research center for science outreach and public engagement.
SiS Initiatives
Scientific research generates new understanding and innovation – but it can also yield unexpected, often breathtaking, beauty. This contest, and its subsequent exhibitions pique curiosity, providing new gateways into research and creative opportunities for diverse communities to connect to and explore Northwestern’s...