http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science Written by broadly observant and enthusiastic high school students, scientists, science writers and science-loving professional guests, this blog focuses on how science applies to everyday life and its significance to the human race. http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/the_universal_idea You hear this phrase everyday, as you greet family members in the morning, as yo... Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:45:38 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/the_universal_idea 2013-07-28T17:45:38Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/the_new_our_science The most important lesson I've learned in life so far, surprisingly, is that tim... Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:58:11 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/the_new_our_science 2013-07-23T00:58:11Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/7_billion_and_counting_191056 You've heard of most world issues (that you think won't affect you at all)--from... Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:20:10 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/7_billion_and_counting_191056 2012-08-01T03:20:10Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/using_deodorant_is_no_sweat I was going to write about having fun in the Sun and skin cancer. ..but that's ... Sun, 01 Jul 2012 03:21:27 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/using_deodorant_is_no_sweat 2012-07-01T03:21:27Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/if_youre_a_procrastinator_like_196100 In recent years, procrastination has been a hot topic for psychologists to i... Sat, 12 May 2012 17:40:32 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/if_youre_a_procrastinator_like_196100 2012-05-12T17:40:32Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/if_youre_a_procrastinator_like Welcome my fellow procrastinators! How's the constant delaying of your life goin... Fri, 11 May 2012 15:38:44 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/if_youre_a_procrastinator_like 2012-05-11T15:38:44Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/be_cautious_about_radiation_not Most of us have heard of radiation, but can you explain what it is? Only 10% ... Tue, 24 May 2011 23:19:04 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/be_cautious_about_radiation_not 2011-05-24T23:19:04Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/no_trees_no_humans Have you ever wondered what a world without trees would look like? Close your ey... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:34:21 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/no_trees_no_humans 2011-04-12T22:34:21Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/whered_pluto_go If you're my age, you probably remember learning that Pluto was the ninth planet... Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:11:39 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/whered_pluto_go 2011-03-04T17:11:39Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/love_in_02_seconds Humans of many fields, including those of the humanities and sciences, have long... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:07:31 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/love_in_02_seconds 2011-02-15T03:07:31Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/arent_you_supposed_to_be For centuries, the world has been fascinated with twins. Their distinct resembla... Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:56:16 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/arent_you_supposed_to_be 2011-02-04T17:56:16Z http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/why_should_you_read_our In a world of video games and instant gratification via the Internet, it doesn't... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:04:58 GMT http://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/our-science/why_should_you_read_our 2011-01-27T16:04:58Z