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
Storytelling in Science
How can we engage scientists in storytelling?
Working Out the Bugs
Anytime you start something new with technology, there are always bugs to be worked out. Maybe your widget won’t show your Twitter feed, or your … Read more