Want to touch a human brain, learn the mechanics behind animation or attend the “nerdiest fashion show of the year”? At the Atlanta Science Festival, you can.
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From DNA, we trace the Neanderthal, and the serial killer
The changes wrought by DNA research haven’t been recognized as quickly or appreciated as much as some other big scientific and technological advances of our time. Maybe that’s because its impact has been both vertical and horizontal.
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Atlanta Science Festival showcases technology of future, reminds of past accomplishments
Amid the robot shows and eco-expeditions, the Atlanta Science Festival commemorates the strength of Atlanta’s roots as a center of technology and manufacturing. The event continues through March 24.
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The hardness of a young woman’s face
Could the #MeToo Movement, the daily White House shenanigans over spousal abuse and all the other gender-related stories that preoccupy us be part of something much, much, much bigger? Steve Bannon thinks so.
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In the Trump era, praying science can save us
The most dominant national headlines in recent weeks have highlighted a fundamental principle that’s often overlooked but cannot be overstated: Science matters. From predicting dangerous tropical storms to charting the path of an eclipse or utterly discrediting the claims of hate-filled racists, science may ultimately help to save us, if only from ourselves.
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Atlanta companies, universities step up efforts to bolster workforce
When you think of the nation’s top ‘technology towns,’ Boston, San Francisco, and New York likely spring to mind immediately. But Atlanta should, too.
