Wrath Goes Viral
This is Part 1 and Part 2 of our podcast coverage of the event Wrath Goes Viral, the first in our Science and the Seven Deadly Sins series. In this [...]
A Thought for Food: Rock Steady
Salt is one of the most important and versatile ingredients in foods around the world. We like it, we need it, but are we getting too much of it these [...]
Sugar in the morning…
The battle of wills to resist the last cupcake isn’t the only one being waged over sugar. In fact, sugar—or fructose to be more precise—is one of the most hotly [...]
Games in the Classroom
Since their inception, video games have been steadily invading our screens, playing increasingly significant roles in all aspects of American life. Known for their entertainment value more than for their [...]
A Fat Lot of Good
Trans fat, saturated fat, hydrogenated oil—such terms are plastered on food labels across the country. But what do any of them really mean? Find out all about fat in this [...]
Fire in Your Belly
Though fat and sugar are often seen as the bad guys in the world of nutrients, the truth is our body needs them to survive. Begin to explore those most [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week
I’ve had so many good teachers in my life. Three, Mrs. Franks, Dave Marsh, and Professor O.Roger Anderson, stand out in one particular way – they all pushed me to [...]
A Thought for Food: My Dinner with my Dinner
How do we know what’s really good for us in an age of information overload? The first installment in our new podcast series on nutrition follows the journey of food [...]
I Like to Move It, Move It!: Everyone’s Favorite Resolution
Getting in shape can seem a daunting task and with the current rise in childhood obesity even kids can struggle with staying in shape. Fortunately the latest installment at the [...]
My Year In Books
I’ve never kept good track of my yearly reading list but was inspired by @scicurious’s post about her year in books. This is the first year where I’ve had a [...]
