Beta Decay For Teenagers

Beta Decay For Teenagers

Yesterday my 16 year old son surprised me by explaining that he had been taught at school what alpha, beta, and gamma decays are. He had learned a lot, but I was able to add a little more background…
This Biomarker Portends Premature Death

This Biomarker Portends Premature Death

A single blood test could reveal whether an otherwise healthy person is unusually likely to die of pneumonia or sepsis within the next 14 years. Based on an analysis of 10,000 individuals,…
Gene Therapy For Weight Loss Without Bone Loss

Gene Therapy For Weight Loss Without Bone Loss

Delivering the hormone leptin directly to the brain through gene therapy can aid weight loss without the significant side effect of bone loss, according to new research. Rapid or significant weight…
Science On Tap In Manhattan Starring...Me

Science On Tap In Manhattan Starring...Me

If you are in Manhattan or one of the five boroughs or New Jersey or Long Island and want a free beer and to talk about science communication, you are invited to join me as guest of honor at the…
Indirect Effects Of Humans On Water Quality

Indirect Effects Of Humans On Water Quality

A study published today shows that a newly studied class of water contaminants that is known to be toxic and hormone disrupting to marine animals is present likely due in part to indirect effects of…
Subscription Box Chemistry Set

Subscription Box Chemistry Set

You’ve probably had subscriptions to newspapers, magazines, or even Netflix. Fairly recently the subscription box has emerged like Loot Crate, filled with Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Comic book themed T-shirts,…