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Victoria Jaggard
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Executive Editor, Science News
Washington, D.C., United States
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Health and wellness
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By Victoria Jaggard Verified| Science News Verified SlitherStephen S. HallGrand Central Publishing, $30Snakes don’t often get to be the protagonists. From the biblical tempter in the Garden of Eden to the eponymous snakes on a plane, your stereotypical serpent often gets cast as a villain — cunning, treacherous, cruel, deadly. But human views of snakes are full of contradictions. In mythology, snakes whispered secrets about the healing arts to the Greeks and established the concept of linear time in Mesoamerica.
By Victoria Jaggard Verified| National Geographic Verified When you wish upon a falling star, you're actually offering your hopes and dreams to a small piece of space rock burning up as it plummets through Earth's atmosphere. Known as meteors, these brilliant streaks of light have entranced humans for centuries, especially when they arrive in bursts of blazing glory during sky shows called meteor showers. Scientists have known since the mid-1800s that almost all meteor showers are born from icy comets.
By Victoria Jaggard Verified| Science News Verified SlitherStephen S. HallGrand Central Publishing, $30Snakes don’t often get to be the protagonists. From the biblical tempter in the Garden of Eden to the eponymous snakes on a plane, your stereotypical serpent often gets cast as a villain — cunning, treacherous, cruel, deadly. But human views of snakes are full of contradictions. In mythology, snakes whispered secrets about the healing arts to the Greeks and established the concept of linear time in Mesoamerica.
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Science News
The Society for Science is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to advancing scientific literacy and STEM education. Established in 1921, it aims to make science accessible to everyone through various publications, competitions, and grant programs. The organization operates with a mission to empower individuals with the knowledge and excitement of science. The Society for Science publishes *Science News*, a bi-weekly magazine that covers a wide range of scientific research, and *Science News Explores*, which is designed for younger audiences and educators. It also offers educational resources through Science News Learning, providing materials that integrate current scientific discoveries into classroom teaching. In addition to its publications, the Society organizes prestigious STEM competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. It supports educators and organizations through grant initiatives and professional development programs, fostering a community that encourages scientific exploration and mentorship.
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Founded: 1921