Observation is fundamental to science. In fact, one could even argue that science is observation, nourished and channeled for the purpose of better understanding what our world is and how it works.

Using art as an entry point can help make the science of human embryology more accessible. “Art is a magnet for engagement and curiosity,” Barresi says. “Art invites people in and puts them in a more ...

Scientists often struggle to explain their research to nonscientists, whether it’s at a cocktail party, on an airplane, or when speaking to a journalist. For Julie Rorrer, the struggle began with a ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American As someone who works at the intersection of ...

Science teachers may want to add doodling to their lesson plans, say researchers who found the freehand drawing may help students learn science. Scientists often rely on visual aids, using drawings, ...

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Imagine asking a classroom full of elementary school students to draw a scientist. Now try to guess how many of them would sketch a female or male scientist. In the decade that spanned 1966 to 1977, ...