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Rockefellers of Research

October 26, 2009

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I was at the annual Society of Neuroscience conference last week in Chicago, and noticed something unusual in one of the poster sessions.

No Data, No Results, No Problem, No Bel!

October 9, 2009

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As a fan of professional science, I was thrilled to hear that the Nobel Peace Prize was offered to President Obama, and not just because I want to hear someone yell "you lie!" during his speech in Oslo before getting tazed by agents of the King. My hope is that the bold initiative taken by the Peace Prize committee will finally extend to all the other Nobel categories.

When a Scientist Observes His Own Kid

March 11, 2009

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A baby has come to the Renaisauce household. Her name? " Human post-natal subject 0001 Jr."

Fingerprints: More Than Just Finger Decoration

January 30, 2009

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Nature has reported on recent research that suggests that fingerprints help to amplify nerve inputs at the fingertips. The spacing and distance of fingerprint ridges can selectively amplify certain frequencies of vibrations, thereby making your fingers more sensitive.

Battle of the Scientific Voice

January 5, 2009

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A recent vote showed a battle of the science blogs. But where was the Science Blog?

Yes We Can(ned the space program)!

December 12, 2008

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Obama's transition team might be screwing up things at NASA. He's talked the space talk, but can he walk the space walk?

Neuronerds in the Mist: Call to Arms

November 20, 2008

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As the hippest people in the community, scientists have an important role to play. It isn't all sexy glamor.

Neuronerds in the Mist: On BMI

November 20, 2008

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Eventually I'll be able to write this entire post with my brain, (unlike now, when it's barely involved.)

Neuronerds in the Mist: Day 2

November 17, 2008

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Back in action for a full day of neuroscience fun.

Neuronerds in the Mist: Saturday

November 15, 2008

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Writings from the inner sanctum of the Society of Neuroscience meeting in Washington DC.

Concerning Crichton

November 5, 2008

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A tribute to the man who used velociraptors to inspire and spawn thousands of scientific careers.

Atuned to Tuna

November 4, 2008

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The birthplaces of different varieties of tuna can be identified by variations in the stones in their ears. This is similar to the technique of identifying where humans come from by the different varieties of rocks in their heads.

Beating Down Critics of Violence

November 3, 2008

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Computers make us angry because our brains are inferior, and I will hit anyone who says otherwise.

Fruitflies, and the Rage Within.

September 14, 2008

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A lab has recently elaborated on the mechanisms of fruit fly aggression, but this is not a solution. A way must be found to bring peace to this troubled community. Think of the next generation. Maggots deserve better.

My Pseudo-year at Free MIT

June 9, 2008

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You can only get so many degrees in college. I can't get enough of them. Can you?



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