Can I just rely on xkcd? It reflects how I feel every time I have to listen to a physicist talk crap about biology. xkcd: Degree-Off. xkcd: Cuttlefish. read more
Computer science is not awesome strictly because of its practical element, or its current value in the job market. It’s awesome because it provides the opportunity to create something brand new and to develop the mental ability to attack difficult problems in a variety of fields—from biology to economics and even to literature. read more
While biology remains the centerpiece of the life sciences, technological advances in molecular biology and biotechnology have led to a burgeoning of specializations and interdisciplinary fields. Some life sciences focus on a specific type of life. For example, zoology is the study of animals, while botany is the study of plants. read more