Science
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Have a question for Richard Wiseman?
Professor Richard Wiseman has a great new book out called Quirkology. Not only should you run to your local book store and purchase it right this instant, but you should also look forward to a radio interview I’ll be conducting with Richard this Saturday! I’m wondering if any of you have a question you’d like me to ask him, or…
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Doing the Feminasty
Jesús writes from Venezuela: Hey Rebecca, I just got this through my subscription to World Science Magazine and all I can say is… well duh! He attached an article about a study that shows feminists are sexy, and I must agree wholeheartedly with him — it’s totally true! From the article: FemÂiÂnism was linked to healthÂiÂer heterosexÂuÂal relaÂtÂionÂships for womÂen,…
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Does the lipstick on your lip stick to my face?
Because you might be giving me lead poisoning. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics sponsored tests that showed traces of lead in many popular brands of lipstick, like L’Oreal Colour Riche (which I only mention because some happens to be in my bag right now). The CSC claim the levels found — some up to .65 parts per million — exceeded…
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Even Nerdier…
Uh-oh… I am even nerdier than writerdd! I couldn’t resist taking this quiz when I saw the link. Okay, back to separating my plagioclase crystals now. *** Editor’s note: actually, you’re nerdier than Writerdd (who posted below) . . . and me. Here’s my score. -Rebecca Other Editor’s Note: Neener Neener. I Reign supreme!!! Of course, the fact they asked…
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It’s Only Time
On 10/10/07 10:07 AM, Aaron wrote: My hope for today is that we can eat salads together downstairs. Like old times. Say you will… *** From: Rebecca Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 10:10 AM To: Aaron Subject: Re: But it’s rainy today. We’d have to sit inside with the kathies. *** On 10/10/07 10:35 AM, Aaron wrote: come on. i…
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It's Only Time
On 10/10/07 10:07 AM, Aaron wrote: My hope for today is that we can eat salads together downstairs. Like old times. Say you will… *** From: Rebecca Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 10:10 AM To: Aaron Subject: Re: But it’s rainy today. We’d have to sit inside with the kathies. *** On 10/10/07 10:35 AM, Aaron wrote: come on. i…
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Placebo Acupuncture?
Apparently, Â fake acupuncture works nearly as well as real acupuncture, suggesting that much of the benefit of acupuncture is in the placebo effect. For me, the idea that poking a bunch of small needles in someone’s back can reduce lower back pain is ridiculous. I dislike even getting a shot at a doctor’s office, so personally I’d rather take a…
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The happs, tonight.
Tonight is the Ig Nobel award ceremony at Harvard! As previously mentioned, I’ll be there (Mezzanine E if you need to find me), and after the show I’m heading to John Harvard’s. I’ll be there, and Evelyn may make an appearance as well provided I can coax her out of her laboratory. I’m saying 9pm, but it might be 9:30…
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