Science Is Constantly Evolving

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Setting up science outreach at a campground.
Setting up science outreach at a campground.
Outreach fellow Sandy Phillips-Long takes NCSE camping
In the 10 feet I’ve walked from the car to the education department, I’ve broken a sweat. South Carolina in July has an oppressive humidity that permeates even the classroom where NCSE’s Nature of Science workshop is taking place. By 3 p.m., the skies will erupt into a dramatic summer thunderstorm…
Ann Reid
Ann Reid
NCSE's Reid on KPFA's Sunday Show
NCSE's executive director Ann Reid engaged in a wide-ranging conversation (beginning at the 1:05:30 mark) with Philip Maldari on KPFA's Sunday Show on March 22, 2020. After discussing NCSE's mission and activities, Reid and Maldari pivoted to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its…
Scientist working on virus
Scientist working on virus
How the science community is working to combat COVID-19
Check out our entire series explaining the science involved in the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up to receive our coronavirus update each week. You know that scene in The Martian when Matt Damon realizes he’s stuck alone on Mars? I loved it when he said, “I’m going to have to…
Pangolin
Pangolin
Pangolins—are they to blame?
Check out our entire series explaining the science involved in the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up to receive our coronavirus update each week. How did COVID-19 originate? Is the pangolin to blame for the current pandemic? These questions came from one of our readers, and…
NCSE Deputy Director Glenn Branch
NCSE Deputy Director Glenn Branch
"In legislation to support climate change education, symbolism is not enough"
Writing on the National Science Teaching Association's blog (March 19, 2020), NCSE's deputy director Glenn Branch took notice of the spate of legislation intended to support climate change education — "No fewer than fifteen measures ... in the statehouses of ten states so far in 2020." He praised…
Child at home
Child at home
Climate activities for at-home learning
Due to the spread of coronavirus, millions of parents and guardians are finding themselves having to take on the role of parent and teacher this spring. NCSE wants to support you during this unprecedented and challenging time — and to give you the opportunity to make sure that education…
1.5_degrees
1.5_degrees
Encouraging news from a new Saint Leo poll
A new pair of polls (PDF) from the Saint Leo University Polling Institute shows increased acceptance of anthropogenic climate change and increased support for teaching climate change in the public schools, both nationally and in Florida. Respondents were presented with the prompt "Some people…
To Lose A Tooth activity cards
To Lose A Tooth activity cards
To Lose A Tooth
Teeth are an important indicator of the health and habits of a person. From the enamel stains of a coffee lover to dental fillings from cavities, we can glimpse into aspects of someone's lived experience. As the hardest tissue within the human body, our teeth often outlast our own lifespan and…
coronavirus
coronavirus
How deadly is COVID-19?
Check out our entire series explaining the science involved in the coronavirus pandemic. Sign up to receive our coronavirus update each week. What is the mortality rate for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2? This question is in the news a…

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