Taxes and Science Don't Mix

Taxes and Science Don't Mix

There is no better way to fall into an IRS black hole than to try to become a scientist. I'm a postdoctoral fellow - which means that I have my PhD, but no permanent job; I'm spending a few years…
Do People Suffer From 'Weight' Discrimination?

Do People Suffer From 'Weight' Discrimination?

Discrimination against overweight people is as common as racial discrimination, according to a study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University. The study also says that…
Vulcan Greenhouse Gas Map Zooms In On CO2 Sources

Vulcan Greenhouse Gas Map Zooms In On CO2 Sources

An interactive map of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels says we still have things to learn about where it's coming from - and where the worst offenders are. The maps and system, called…