Happy post July 4th hangover! How do you all feel?
It’s ok, it’ll get better.
Monday:
What IS a science blog really? @FromTheLabBench decided to science the answer. https://t.co/uqnKnyclP7
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 27, 2016
They’re simple and cheap. But do tourniquets save lives after mass shootings? https://t.co/8JILG9blVm via @statnews
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 27, 2016
A reminder as we enter the AC season. Yes, your office is too cold. But no, it’s not because of science. https://t.co/xbo3oH4Now
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 27, 2016
I…never thought about this before. Why don’t you ever see baby pigeons?? https://t.co/xGmNxcVIW1
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 27, 2016
The science behind the nopetopus. My life is complete. https://t.co/LWaz0HbRt5 pic.twitter.com/XwcfBjyO3f
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 27, 2016
“It is hard not to see #Brexit as being extremely bad for science in the UK.” https://t.co/GGvQBBSsag
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 27, 2016
Tuesday:
Exercise is GREAT for your health, not really for your waistline. Do it anyway. https://t.co/DoZaIIDLeb
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 28, 2016
Someone is finally applying science to high heels and I WANT A PAIR. https://t.co/DdePUgk2iK
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 28, 2016
Gender-neutral leave policies in academia actually give men an advantage. https://t.co/jjkI5g0t3O
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 28, 2016
What’s wrong with sci journalism and how to fix it. https://t.co/iYfW9kXeGW Some good notes on what to look out for for readers.
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 28, 2016
The debate over hops in beer is so medieval. Literally. https://t.co/gia8pNDmTL Paging @BritishPodcast
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 28, 2016
While I agree that sci journos should stay open minded and skeptical, this study not one to hold up as an example. https://t.co/EhgZhDfmg6
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 28, 2016
Does wearing a Fitbit really make you more active? Possibly! Taps into that competitive spirit. https://t.co/LJeO7ljVr7 by @Dr_Janis
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 28, 2016
What makes a story shareable? https://t.co/jyKpGkyVcN by @ShipLives Good study. I’d love to see one done with A/B testing as well.
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 28, 2016
Wednesday:
From me: We send osprey hate mail and vote for Birdie Sanders. Why DO we anthropomorphize? https://t.co/03UUdVXVfE with @docfreeride
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 29, 2016
This week’s word: cyanide. More than just a poison. But also, yes, a poison. 🙂 https://t.co/n0cbObSLdi pic.twitter.com/qJvDWmwJsq
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 29, 2016
NYU shuts down 8 mental health studies after finding ethical violations. https://t.co/r4me2UzWLq
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 29, 2016
The hidden cost of veggies. https://t.co/jB1R9HWjKw All kids are picky, but when poor, that pickiness can cost too much.
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 29, 2016
What it’s like to live without smell. Not worth it. https://t.co/nHPMUzOVvO
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 29, 2016
The bacterial menagerie that hangs out under your fingernails. Delicious. https://t.co/nfjuIA7WnX by @jgold85
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 29, 2016
Links from last week. Termites! Dory! NASA jumpsuits! https://t.co/ffkQfhTRXu pic.twitter.com/cYa0ak1gLg
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 29, 2016
NEW blog post! Why an osprey became momzilla and someone picked up the baby bison: why we anthropomorphize. https://t.co/lU51V0vw7u
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 29, 2016
Thursday:
Another big exposure by @azeen @BuzzFeed of harassment in academia. This one is…jeez. https://t.co/wVYJeYnDCb
— Sci Curious (@scicurious) June 30, 2016
Using imaging to catch mechanical doping.ow.ly/RtIX301J6MF People add extra MOTORS to their bikes!
Is “working at night” a red flag for misconduct? @Neuro_Skeptic notes working hours may vary.ow.ly/hm0l301J7bT
Does brand still matter when it comes to trust in Journalism? ow.ly/8seI301J87ZWould be interesting to breakdown results by age.
What is gender? In the Olympics, that’s not an academic question. @cragcrest on the new regulations. ow.ly/bjaj301Jonf
A new plastic makes shampoo slide, so you don’t have to throw out that mostly empty bottle. ow.ly/seB2301J5yy
Fighting the motion sickness of virtual reality. ow.ly/VhV5301J5F0 Wonder if it could work for games? It’s why I can’t play. 🙁
What’s fascinating about the FDA warning against raw baked goods is that it’s not eggs, it’s FLOUR!mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/201…
Many thanks to @docfreeride @rocza for help with this post: Why we humanize animals. ow.ly/jcr7301KRo0 It’s not bad!
Friday:
Quench a thirst with milk: even more hydrating than water. ow.ly/BkOg301OoYsSadly, I hate milk.
Everybody “wants” interdisciplinary research, but no one wants to pay for it.ow.ly/BYSI301NwOB
Today in the annals of “we all think we could do X better than the people currently doing it” #Rationalia ow.ly/NhIw301Nwnf
The battle against biofilms.ow.ly/qJBo301J6zs
Want to hear about climate change? Check out a new podcast called “Warm regards”ow.ly/eTaM301LKeH with @JacquelynGill
Osprey “momzillas,” baby bison, gorillas and podium birds. Why we humanize animal actions. ow.ly/27Hy301KScH From me.
Tiny cages make for sluggish rats. Glad to see studies on this. ow.ly/l2j9301LFSS
The NIH funding model basically ensures that science moves forward in baby steps, not leaps. ow.ly/n59m301KZeH
