Monthly Archives: December 2019

Links 12/16/19

Posted on December 16, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Young people can’t remember how much more wildlife there used to be Sex Bias In Conservation Efforts Further Endangers Rare Birds Diversity and Disadvantage Want to be more inclusive? Stop making geology conferences about the beer. … Continue reading →

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On Rep. Van Drew and Casualties

Posted on December 16, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Over the weekend, Democratic Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced he was going to switch parties, in large part, because he opposes impeachment. This shouldn’t be surprising, as Van Drew was one of the most conservative Democrats in the House. That … Continue reading →

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Links 12/15/19

Posted on December 15, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Alaska Cod Fishery Closes And Industry Braces For Ripple Effect Here’s why many CRISPR/Cas9 experiments could be wrong – and how to fix them Since the 1890s, D.C.-area women who love science have been meeting monthly … Continue reading →

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We Want a “Redundant” Bus System

Posted on December 15, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

While we don’t want empty ghost buses driving around D.C., it’s worth remembering that efficiency should not be the ultimate goal of mass transit: Let’s look at two equally ridiculous scenarios. First, we have a bus route that’s used by … Continue reading →

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Links 12/14/19

Posted on December 14, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Sweet potato can warn neighbors of insect attacks Honey badger takes on python and two hungry jackals. Need we say who won? Expanding NIH’s Definition of Socio-Economic Disadvantaged to be More Inclusive and Diversify the Workforce … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on December 14, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist posts: Pharmacies Need to Be Part of Fighting Influenza Voters Often Do Not Behave Linearly, and They View National Elections Like Local Elections PAYGO Is Killing Us Misunderstanding the Opposition–and Your Supporters We Are Willing … Continue reading →

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Links 12/13/19

Posted on December 13, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: China Uses DNA to Map Faces, With Help From the West Dinosaurs had feathers ruffled by parasites Scientists Use Agricultural Waste to Develop New Road Deicer ‘Hurricane Truthers’: Bonkers Conspiracies Are Putting Lives in Danger Denmark … Continue reading →

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We Are Willing to Build Urban Housing–For Cars

Posted on December 13, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

When I lived in Boston, one of the major reasons I got rid of my car was the cost of parking. Street parking really wasn’t much of an option, so I had to pay for a spot (first at a … Continue reading →

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Links 12/12/19

Posted on December 12, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: We Need A Blue New Deal For Our Oceans The bizarre and ecologically important hidden lives of mosquitoes How Herpes Became a Sexual Boogeyman How to Permanently End Diseases Among U.S. States, New York’s Suicide Rate … Continue reading →

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Misunderstanding the Opposition–and Your Supporters

Posted on December 12, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Democratic candidate Joe Biden said something very disturbing this week (boldface mine): “It’s not like there’s going to be some great epiphany and people are going to wake up and go, ‘Oh my god, I’m now a Democrat.’ And if … Continue reading →

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