"Dance Your Ph.D." 2015 Contest Winners Announced

by Stephen Luntz

photo credit: Florence Metz's dance represents the different contenders in debates about water consumption. Florence Metz via Youtube

Would you get down and boogie to present your research in a more light-hearted and accessible way? These scientists did, and they've now scooped monetary prizes for their efforts.

First place in this year's Dance Your Ph.D. contest was won by University of Bern studentFlorence Metz for her study of how scientists, industry lobbyists, farmers, and environmental activists shape policy on water use and conservation. Metz has experience in many styles of dance and put these to use representing the different interests that shape debate on scarce water resources.

15 Celebrities And Politicians Who Secretly Love Science

by Danielle Andrew

photo credit: Anne Hathaway "wants to understand string theory." John Harrison/Wikimedia Commons

The next time someone scoffs at your love of the sciences, ask them what a desperate housewife, a legendary rock guitarist, a Wu-Tang Clan rapper, and the Beavis and Butthead creator all have in common.

The obvious is that they’re all well-paid celebrities, but a little known fact is that they also have a huge passion for science.