Now that I have managed to reduce my BMI from an obese 31 to a healthy 20 (19 actually–I am having trouble keeping my weight up now, which is extremely weird), I came across an article in Scientific American that Read more…
Scientists now have their own outlet for media related to publications–SciVee. The website allows scientists to upload videos that are synchronized with their papers, set up personalized channels, and communicate with each other about papers. The site enjoys sponsorship from Read more…
As I enter my third week of weight-loss maintenance, I guess that articles in the news about obesity catch my eye. Trust for America’s Health reported that in their most recent survey, obesity rates were up in 31 states during Read more…
When I wrote my text, Discovering Biological Psychology (please excuse the shameless self-promotion), I had some fun with the Sensation/Perception chapter talking about the different ways animals had adapted to their visual environments. My favorite example was the Amazonian fish, Anableps. Anableps must Read more…
Some of my friends take a vacation to get away from it all, to find some tropical beach where they can stretch out and drink exotic beverages. My preferred ‘time off’ is to do something different. Right now, I am in the beautiful Read more…