A physicist reflects on the show’s made-up Nobel Prize-winning theory of ‘super asymmetry’ along with how the series showcased authentic science and role models for future STEM students.
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Cybersecurity is an increasingly relevant concern in our society, but pop culture tells us virtually nothing useful about it.
You might not think much about science topics as part of your everyday life. But science – like art, music, religion – is part of our culture, and scientists can help it reclaim its rightful place.
Hollywood pushes a fantasy version of what neuroscience can do in the courtroom. But the field does have real benefits to offer, right now: solid evidence on what would improve prisons.
Popular programming that focuses on science tends to not actually be all that popular. Bringing in new audiences who aren’t already up to speed on science topics is a challenge.
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Yale University
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Professor and Chair of Life Sciences Communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Professor of Life Sciences Communication, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Northwestern University
