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.
Living in the Future
The other day my librarian friend told me that 2020 is equidistant from both 1990 and 2050. I had to let that sink in for … Read more
On Not Being Normal
When I started this new web site, I personally resolved not to talk as much about mental health issues and to focus more on science … Read more
Merry Christmas
I used to love Christmas when I was a kid. The anticipation building up to the day of, particularly opening a new door every day … Read more