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Do scientists know everything? I decided to pitch some of the questions I've had on "I'm a Scientist, get me out of here" to other scientists in my department. Here's how they got on!

The big get-together of scientists and the artists who love them is happening right now in New York City, but you can watch some of it live from home.

The story of a sex doll (Zahia) who exercises her own free will.

Did you know that the president of China is a scientist? President Hu Jintao was trained as a hydraulic engineer. Likewise his Premier, Wen Jiabao, is a geomechanical engineer. In fact, 8 out of China’s top 9 government officials are scientists.

Study shows scientists’ location influences how widely their work is read and used for innovations.

A study explores improving classroom instruction, using research-backed methods for testing students’ understanding as well as how science is taught.

Scientists are perhaps the most influential people in the world today. They are responsible not only for the great practical advances in medicine and technology, but they also give us a deep understanding of what the world is and how it works.

In addition to her ongoing research on the chemical interactions between plant-eating insects and their host plants, May Berenbaum has built a second career as a science communicator.

A new strategy browser game - the "Power of research" - is officially launched. Supported by the European Commission, "Power of Research" has been developed to inspire young Europeans to pursue scientific careers and disseminate interesting up-to-date scientific information.

Kathy Weston reflects on how she went from being an idealistic young scientist to jumping out of academia before she was pushed.