By Ismael Acosta, to fulfill the ethics in science requirement for the Young Scientist Program at BMSIS. A fossil is any material identified as the remains of an organism (e.g., dinosaur bones, insect exoskeletons, plant leaf impressions, animal tracks, remains of microorganisms accumulated in rocks, etc.). Fossils open a window into the past and are extremely important for the study of life, its origins, and evolution. Fossils are therefore a key part of science, and it is for this reason that scientific institutions […]

We’re happy to announce that BMSIS scientist Betül Kaçar has new openings for the positions of Research Scientist and Postdoc with the Ancient Biology lab at the University of Arizona. Learn more and apply at the links below! Research Scientist: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/4419?c=arizona Postdoctoral Researcher: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/4523?c=arizona

by Ayşe Meriç Yazıcı Nature is not only an aesthetically simple source of inspiration, but also an enormous research and development laboratory that has tested the most appropriate shapes, strategies, materials, and dynamics in the field to overcome complex and challenging problems for more than 3.8 billion years. The strategies that nature has developed to overcome its own problems can be a solution to almost everything in our world today. Leonardo Da Vinci inspired aircraft today by studying birds during […]

By Shireen Mathur, to fulfill the ethics in science requirement for the Young Scientist Program at BMSIS. (Note: This post is an opinion piece concerning an issue with ethical implications within our communities. Opinions presented within this piece are those of the author and do not inherently represent those of Blue Marble Space, the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, or our affiliates.) It is an undeniable fact that animals have always had a major contribution in the advancement of […]

Is the pursuit of space exploration through commercial organisations advantageous to humanity? Submitted by Adam Suttle to fulfill the ethics in science requirement for the Young Scientist Program at BMSIS. The benefits of space exploration go far beyond humankind’s shared desire to discover and explore new worlds. While playing an important role in engaging the public’s eyes, space exploration also directly inspires the generations of today and tomorrow to pursue many space science disciplines. The interdisciplinary nature and international corporation innate to […]

By Elisabeth Lee One of the biggest worries an undergraduate student may have is whether or not they are pursuing the proper degree or chasing the perfect career. But as senior scientists and researchers shower their wisdom upon younger students, there is a common theme of uncertainty and an overall normalization to adjust what you pursue as you gain more experiences. Dr. Mrina Nikrad is a senior scientist at the pharmaceutical company Editas Medicine, and she takes part in developing […]