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The Savvy Scientist dives into the ethics, issues and innovations brewing in the world's most advanced research institutions.
John Rennie
John Rennie
Columnist, Science
John Rennie is the former editor-in-chief of Scientific American. He has written for IEEE Spectrum, New York Times and The Economist and has appeared on the History Channel, Discovery Channel, NPR and Minnesota Public Radio. He has spoken at the World Business Forum, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Wharton School of Business, University of Tennessee and Middlebury College and is an adjunct instructor at New York University, editor at large for Txchnologist.com and contributing editor to ecomagination.com. He is based in New York.
John Rennie
John Rennie works as a freelance reporter, writer, editor, and lecturer for a variety of publications and organizations, including the websites Txchnologist.com and ecomagination.com, both of which are sponsored by GE. He is also an adjunct instructor in journalism for New York University. (Lists of his affiliations and clients can be found here.) In the unusual event that his writing mentions a company or organization for which he currently provides or previously provided any editorial or marketing services, he will disclose that fact. He will also do the same should he cover any companies in which he holds stocks or other investments.
He writes for SmartPlanet, but is not an employee of CBS.
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Why not scrub CO2 from the sky?
Inexpensive carbon-capture systems may soon be able to pull excess CO2 out of the open air faster than burning fuels can add it. Yet coping with global warming will still be a challenge.
17 | January 17, 2012 3:00am |
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The overdue death of cyberspace
The word "cyberspace" once seemed ever-present in popular tech writing. Its gradual disappearance reflects how well society has adjusted to ubiquitous networking.
January 10, 2012 3:00am |
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What to expect of science in 2012
Expect new insights into new worlds, ongoing controversies, final answers on some lingering mysteries from 2011, and a chance of solar stormy weather
January 3, 2012 3:00am |
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Super flu and antibiotic abuse: no consistency on biosecurity
While the government asks flu scientists to censor themselves in the name of national security, it backs away from an obvious way to help prevent further drug resistance in deadly bacteria.
1 | December 27, 2011 3:00am |
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Cloning vs. conservation
Cryonics and cloning offer a way to "save" the environment while letting wildlands disappear. Is that a viable strategy for protecting nature, a flawed fantasy, or a Swiftian modest proposal?
9 | December 20, 2011 3:00am |
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Particle of doubt: the Higgs boson and scientific uncertainty
Inconclusive news about a possible physics breakthrough may be frustrating, but the uncertainty at the heart of all science deserves respect.
5 | December 13, 2011 3:00am |
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Mind games on global warming
Our natural human tendency to reject uncomfortable ideas probably interferes with action on climate change. But politics, not psychology, is the real obstacle to progress.
20 | December 6, 2011 3:00am |
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How many genomes do you have?
More than one unique genome can probably be found among your body's cells. Science is still trying to determine what that variation might mean for your health.
2 | November 29, 2011 3:00am |
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Are scientists afraid of revolution?
Physicists are wary of news that could force revisions in Einstein's theory of special relativity. But that doesn't mean scientists are fearful of revolutionary discoveries, explains columnist...
20 | November 22, 2011 3:00am |
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Climate disasters: quibbling over causes
As the damage from extreme weather continues to mount, doubters keep finding reasons to deny that global warming is responsible. Columnist John Rennie questions their arguments.
14 | November 15, 2011 3:00am |
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Dishonesty detectors: a criminally flawed technology
In his inaugural column, columnist John Rennie argues that advanced biometric technology is still far too immature to reliably detect guilt in criminals.
5 | November 8, 2011 4:51am |