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Science for the Public

Science for the Public is a grassroots nonprofit organization committed to the promotion of adult science literacy. The organization hosts public presentations by scientists at Boston Public Library, a community science TV series, and online science resources. Citizen participation is actively encouraged in the development of our programs and resources. Today, many of the most pressing issues of modern life require the expertise of scientists. Citizens must therefore have a reasonable understanding of science in order to function as responsible members of society. Further, as the pace of scientific discovery accelerates, modern citizens must be able to grasp new concepts and information that are reshaping our perspectives. Although the issue of science literacy is now being addressed at the K-12 level, there is no science curriculum for the adult population. And it is the adult population that votes, pays taxes and raises children.

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    All About Jellyfish

    Mon, Aug 10, 2020
    Dr. Madin provides an expert’s understanding of jellyfish –those maligned creatures that are such a nuisance to those who flock to ocean beaches. Recent reports about the huge lion’s mane jellyfish has raised interest in the great diversity of marine ”floaters.” Dr. Madin also discusses marine robots that are so important to this type of research. Image: Belmont Media Center
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    Endocrine Disruptors Affect Brain Development

    Mon, Aug 3, 2020
    Dr. Zoeller has been a leader among researchers emphasizing the need for much stronger regulation of endocrine disruptors. He discusses the chemistry of prenatal and infant brain development and the ways in which endocrine disruptors –even in very low dosage– impact the hormones involved in development. He also addresses the tension between federal regulators and the scientific community on this issue. Image: pixabay.com
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    Are Coastal Communities Prepared for Rising Seas?

    Fri, Jul 31, 2020
    Erika Spanger-Siegfried, climate analyst for Union of Concerned Scientists, provides an update on the growing threat of rising seas to coastal cities and smaller communities. She discusses the need to prepare for coastal communities to prepare for more frequent coastal flooding. Image credit: [Pexels](http://https://www.pexels.com/photo/big-waves-under-cloudy-sky-753619/)
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    A Spotlight on the Impact of the Wildlife Trade

    Tue, Jul 14, 2020
    Professor Maria Ivanova and doctoral student Candace Famiglietti detail the very serious consequences of the international wildlife trade. While there has been much media attention on the health consequences of wildlife food markets, these authors provide a much broader picture in a recent article exploring wildlife for exotic pets to wildlife in high fashion. They discuss the abuse inherent in wildlife trade, and the impact on ecosystems and environment, economies and human health. Image: [Belmont Media Center](http://scienceforthepublic.org/life/a-spotlight-on-the-impact-of-the-wildlife-trade)
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    Physics Beyond the Standard Model at The Large Hadron Collider

    Fri, Jun 26, 2020
    Professor Klute provides an update on the work at the Large Hadron Collider. He discusses that the Standard Model is incomplete. The projects at the Large Hadron Collider search for the missing information. Markus Klute’s group played a central role in the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012, and continues the search for subatomic particles that can reveal the origin of the universe and the nature of matter. In this update on the LHC Dr. Klute explains how the LHC experiments probe for unknown particles, and he discusses the recent announcement of the future plans of the LHC. Image: Belmont Media Center
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    Spillover! Virus Transmission from Animals-to-Humans

    Wed, Jun 17, 2020
    Spillover, the transfer of viruses from wild animals to humans, is a by-product of hunting, wild-animal trade, and proximity of humans to wild creatures. Dr. Jonathan Runstadler explains how spillover can cause pandemics in the modern global community, and why control of these viruses requires an understanding of the relationship between humans and these animal disease reservoirs. Image: Belmont Media Center
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    How Nanotechnology is Revolutionizing Medicine

    Tue, Jan 21, 2020
    Dr. Sameer Sonkusale’s Nano Lab at Tufts University is a major hub of nano-tech research in medicine and medical engineering. The nano-scale represents a unique space for physical processes and the Tufts Nano Lab has developed many distinctive innovations. Dr. Sonkusale discusses how such innovations provide detailed monitoring of medical problems and the development of precise delivery of medications to affected areas of the body. Image: Alonso Nichols, Tufts University, CC BY-ND
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    Effects of Climate Change on New England Forests

    Wed, Jan 15, 2020
    In New England, rising temperatures will lead to a smaller winter snowpack and increased frequency of soil freeze/thaw cycles, which may damage trees and decrease the ability of our forests to sequester carbon and serve as habitat for some animals and microbes. Dr. Templer describes how her lab determines the effects of these changes in climate on the health of northern hardwood forests and the implications for water and air quality. Image: Pexels.com
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    The Impact of Air Pollution on Health

    Thu, Dec 12, 2019
    Dr, Levy discusses the increasing and serious health issues associated with air pollution, particularly in urban areas. Health and environmental scientists are particularly concerned about the effects of particulate matter (PM2.5), which enters the bloodstream via the lungs, on human health. The result is seen in rising rates of heart disease, asthma, and cognitive problems. Image: [Science For The Public ](http://scienceforthepublic.org/medical-research/the-impact-of-air-pollution-on-health)
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    Probing the Health Molecules of Plants: The Weng Lab at Whitehead Institute

    Tue, Dec 10, 2019
    A visit to the Weng Lab at Whitehead Institute/MIT to see how Professor Jing-Ke Weng and his research team investigate plant molecules for their medical potential. We hear from the director, Professor Jing-Ke Weng, and some of the researchers in his lab. Image: [Science For The Public ](http://scienceforthepublic.org/medical-research/probing-the-health-molecules-of-plants-the-weng-lab-at-whitehead-institute)
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