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Skepchick Sundaylies! The Definitive Guide to Comment Trolls, the Sokal Hoax, Bumbling Dad/Nagging Mom, and more!
Sunday Funny: Spaceship Earth (via Poorly Drawn Lines) Mad Art Lab Guide to Internet Comment Trolls This comic by Ethan perfectly summarizes the different types of internet trolls. Mad Art Cast: Finding Hidden Faces In Paintings The Gang talk about whether it’s OK to use technology to look under paintings. Cat Wine Tasting: It Happened to Us If you’ve never…
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It’s the Skepchick Sundaylies! Cosmetic Chemistry, Treating Depression While Pregnant, and more!
Sunday Funny: Backwards compatibility. (via SMBC) Mad Art Lab The Chemistry of Beauty: Hazel Bishop Betrayed Hazel Bishop was a titan in one of the most disrespected areas of science: cosmetic chemistry. Mad Art Cast: Emily Finke Talks Comics The Gang and Emily Finke talk about comics and the arcs of storytelling. Ghostbusters – Unapologetically Dorky Everyone said that Ghostbusters…
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Skepchick Sundaylies! Dancing for a Cause, the Tragedy of Dian Fossey, Children as Werewolves, and more!
Sunday Funny: When the internet goes down. (via PhD Comic) Teen Skepchick Dancing for a Cause, Improved Edition Elizabeth took the reins organized her fellow dancers for a good cause. Mad Art Lab The Tragedy of Dian Fossey Despite not having a background in primatology, Dian Fossey became one of the most important advocates for gorilla conservation and, ultimately, gave…
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Skepchick Sundaylies! Bland Produce, Better Ways to Modify Behavior, and Teaching Children to Own Their Bodies and Choices
I’m back from collecting mushrooms for the Skepchick annual stir-fry! Did I actually bring back any mushrooms? Ah, no. I don’t remember much after I was enveloped in a mysterious fog, but I woke up a week later in a giant bird’s nest on top of a mountain. So, you know. Something went down. Anyhoo, links! Sunday Funny: Crows and…
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It’s the Sundaylies! Mathematical Crochet, Talking Geek Stuff with Len Peralta, and Parenting a Trans* Child
Sunday Funny: Jack and Jill (via xkcd) Mad Art Lab Hyperbolic Crochet This is what happens when mathematicians and scientists get their hands on a crochet hook. Science Fair: An Opera with Experiments Opens in NYC Opera and science combine to make one unique show. Mad Art Cast with Special Guest Geek a Week Artist, Len Peralta The Gang talk…
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Skepchick Sundaylies! LED TARDIS, Plant Remedies, and How Children See Justice
Sunday Funny: Spooky Action (via Tree Lobsters) Mad Art Lab New Mad Art Cast: What they Don’t Teach You in Art Class and a special interview with Dawn Olive of CosmoQuest The Gang talks about the skills it takes to make your art into a profession. Capping the Chromosome: Elizabeth Blackburn and the Discovery of Telomerase Dale tells the story…
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Skepchick Sundaylies! The Future of Cosplay, Hidden Curriculum, and the Post-Apocalyptic World of Little Einsteins
Sunday Funny: Gender Stereotypes – The Game! (via SMBC) Teen Skepchick Who You Gonna Call? Someone is really excited about the new Ghostbusters movie. Mad Art Lab Mad Art Cast and The Orbital Mechanics of Starkiller Base The Gang talks Star Wars-inspired science and cross stitch with Mindy Townsend. Is the Future of Cosplay 3D Printed? Ryan wonders about the…
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Skepchick Sundaylies! with the NPR Masculinity Police, Parenting Kids of a Certain Age, and a Plea to Stop Exorcising Ted Cruz
Sunday Funny: Stargazing (via xkcd) Teen Skepchick Exorcisms and Agency Even Ted Cruz doesn’t deserve an exorcism. Mad Art Lab Why Are There NPR Music Reporters Who Need to Police Singers’ Masculinity? Ashley takes on a recent NPR story about men’s singing voices. Mad Art Cast: Space Innovation and Creativity with JPL Engineer Asad Aboobaker The Gang talks space innovation…
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