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What Is Scientific Research and How Is It Accomplished?
Today, we look at what scientific research is and how one can conduct it. Read on to discover more details on the variations used in scientific research.
Notre Dame history professor at SMU: Permanent damage by humans has already affected the Earth
New technology and innovations have transformed the planet like never before and that is what has led to the Anthropocene.
An SMU alumnus’ perspective on writing about science
The edges of the audiences’ lips curved upwards into cheeky grins as SMU alumnus Stephen Ornes said the first name he had chosen for his lecture on science writing: “Liars, … Read More
Harvard professor explains why science is safe to trust
Editor’s note, Nov. 16, 10:50 p.m.: This story has been updated throughout. Society should trust science because it’s a long, time-tested process of accumulated expertise, Harvard University Professor of the … Read More
Harvard professor to explain validity of scientific findings in upcoming lecture
Naomi Oreskes, Ph.D. and professor of history and science at Harvard University, will speak at Dedman College’s annual Allman Family Lecture at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 in Dallas … Read More
Professor Mary Poplin discusses the role of faith in a scholarly life
Less secularization of universities and more consideration of spiritual perspectives within academic circles was the subject of SMU’s Veritas Forum Wednesday.
Navigating neutrinos: Professor studies most elusive particle in the universe
SMU physics professor Thomas Coan is working with over 200 scientists around the world to unlock secrets surrounding the most abundant, yet most elusive particle in the universe – the neutrino.
SMU Seismologists study North Texas area earthquakes
A team of SMU professors and students research the recent earthquakes in Azel, Texas.
DEBATE: A gap that can’t quite be bridged
Read the other half of the debate by Michael Dearman. It has been over 150 years since Charles Darwin first published his seminal volume “On the Origin of Species,” and, … Read More