What I Am Reading

This last week I got “a grip” on our ability to grasp objects cultural and evolutionary value. A comment from a reader led me to a very human picture of a scientist conflicted with the research he had done on GMOs. I ran across a whole different approach...

What I’m Reading

A reader’s comment led me to a very human picture of a scientist conflicted with the research he had done on GMOs. I ran across a whole different approach to debunking, specifically Netflix’s “What the Health.” And finally, an article...

Two Dead from Unknown Respiratory Virus. What Could It Be?

A news report from Virginia says that two people are dead and 18 have been hospitalized following an outbreak of an unknown respiratory infection at a retirement community. It’s probably not influenza. So, what could it possibly be?

What Prince Philip Can Teach Us About Autonomous Cars

Our reaction time slows as we age, a study suggests that increasingly autonomous cars can make driving safer for older drivers and the people surrounding them. Yogi Berra sums it up, “In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice,...

More People Die in Winter than Summer

In 2017, the CDC recorded 2,813,503 deaths for an average of 7,708 deaths per day. But averages can be misleading. While the average is 7,708 per day, there is wide variability depending on the time of year. Specifically, people are far likelier to die during the...

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