Pandemic: The World Without Us
The COVID-19 pandemic reminds me of post-apocalyptic literature. We’ve been here before – in fiction.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and Mental Health
Last month, the federal government tabled their report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). They had worked to incorporate some changes to the original document … Read more
Cognitive Load in Mental Health
A few years ago I wrote about the “spoonie” hypothesis. Basically it defines individual spoons as units of energy, and notes that each person is … Read more
TikTok for Science Communication
How many of you use TikTok? It has about 500 million users, 41% of whom are between the ages of 16 and 24. I don’t … Read more
Who is Today’s Rachel Carson?
Just a few weeks ago, Donald Trump changed the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 by limiting penalties for bird deaths across the country. Now … Read more
Climate Change Art
Artists are using global climate data to create science art.
The Music I Left Behind
Long ago I played several musical instruments. Rachel Friedman’s new book is a lens through which to understand why I don’t play any longer.
How Should We Reward Scientists Who Do Scicomm?
Recently I had in interesting discussion on Twitter about neurodiversity and science communication. Someone had shared an article about how the academy needs to recognize … Read more
Searching for the Sasquatch
In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond, by John Zada, is about so much more than just a search for the Sasquatch.
A Virtual Visit to Greenland
Jon Gertner’s “The Ice at the End of the World” is a fabulous romp through Greenland’s exploration and scientific history.