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Zombies, parasites, ants, and brains
I’ve posted a few things before from the Breaking Bio group that I participate in, which is basically an online coffee house brew pub where a bunch of my biology friends get together and talk about cool research. I thought you might enjoy this interview with a researcher that works on ZOMBIE FUNGUS. We interviewed David Hughes (@zombieantguy): entomologist, parasitologist, and…
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Events
Video: Evo Psych panel at SkepchickCon 2013
We are working away at video editing and transcription of the panels, workshops, and demos that were part of SkepchickCon, the science and skepticism track of CONvergence, held over this past July 4th weekend. I’ll post them as we finish them. The Evolutionary Psychology panel has apparently already been generating some discussion, based not on the content of the panel…
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ICYMI: June 2 – June 8 on the Skepchick Network
Got a case of the Mondays? Check out these Skepchick Network posts. Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 51: Pipe Dreams Mindy continues her quest for physics knowledge with an explanation of torque. Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes (to the DSM) Olivia summaries the changes to the DSM, for those who are interested. The Risk of Honesty Olivia knows that if potential employers were…
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ICYMI: March 31 – April 6 on the Skepchick Network
If you are like many people I know, you probably spent the weekend at NECSS or Skeptech or some other awesome conference while I have stayed at home, slaving away to bring you this roundup of posts from the Skepchick Network. Pooooooor me. Read them, why don’t you? Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 42: Angular and Linear Movement, Long-Lost…
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ICYMI: March 17 – March 23 on the Skepchick Network
Stop! Stop whatever you’re doing! I guarantee* it’s not as important as catching up on Skepchick Network posts! * Guarantee void in all places in the universe ever. Teen Skepchick TSBS Episode 5 – Carl Sagan: The Famous Skeptical Mangina Teen Skepchick contributors Eddy and Olivia join Mindy to discuss The Demon Haunted World. Evidence and Rape Culture: A Response…
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Skepticism
ICYMI: January 27 – February 2 on the Skepchick Network
Howdy, Skepchick-ers. Hang on to your hats, because you’re going to blown away by what I’ve got in store for you today. BLOWN. AWAY. Teen Skepchick Science Sunday: The Diversity of Animal Sex Animals copulate in a variety of ways. Ine teaches us about a few. Oscillo: Old Mistakes, Modern Myths Kate warns you not to fall for this bogus…
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Skepticism
ICYMI: December 16 – December 22 on the Skepchick Network
Happy Christmas/Newton-mas Eve! What? Did you think that just because it’s holiday time that I’d forget about you? Never! Enjoy these selections from the Skepchick Network! Teen Skepchick F*** You! Listen to My Argument! Olivia argues for civility in discussion. Merry Secular Christmas Katie shares her plan for a meaningful, secular Christmas celebration. TSBS Episode 3: I Never Thought the…
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Skepticism
ICYMI: November 11 – November 17 on the Skepchick Network
Hello! It’s a beautiful day! Probably. I don’t know where you live. Regardless, here are some of the awesome posts you missed last week as you were having a non-Internet life. Enjoy! Teen Skepchick Eating Disorders: The Demographics You don’t have to be a teenage girl to have an eating disorder. Is Doctor Who a Religion? Lux examines the possibility…
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