Python scales host microstructures that block bacterial biofilms—revealing potential for antimicrobial materials

Materials inspired by nature, or biomimetic materials, are nothing new. Scientists have designed water-resistant materials ...
Scientific American

Can you solve these language puzzles? Test your skills with these problems from North America’s biggest linguistics competition

For 20 years, this computational linguistics competition has inspired new generations of innovators in AI and language ...
Education Week

Sarah D. Sparks

Sarah D. Sparks is a reporter and data journalist for Education Week who covers the teaching profession and pedagogy for Education Week. She has covered education research and the science of learning ...
The New York Times

Climate and Environment

Several of the Earth’s systems are changing faster than predicted as global temperatures rise, scientists say. By David Gelles The suit accuses the agency of illegally repealing the endangerment ...