Scientists vs. Sci-Fi - Don't Panic Online
Originally published March 25, 2012 for Don't Panic Online.
In the 1970s, NASA scientists predicted what life in space might look like. Here's an investigation of how scientists' imaginings compare to sci-fi writers'.
The Many Uses of Spider Silk - Don't Panic Online
Originally published March 5, 2012 for Don't Panic Online.
Spider silk is one of the toughest instruments in the world, and is increasingly being used in art and science.