Science Update
Bob HirshonTimely science reporting, videos and quirk.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 32 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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The Tragic Tale of the Arrow Stork
Where do birds go in the winter? For centuries, people believed they hid somewhere nearby. Aristotle thought they might possibly transform into fish or frogs and hide underwater or underground. Many civilizations would record birds’ disappe...
Rand Paul’s “Deception”
Rand Paul is an enthusiastic fan of lying for personal gain, a fact that I shared in my last newsletter Rand Paul Lies… And Thinks You Should, Too! It included a video of Paul telling an audience of medical students that spreading misinform...
Disability champion Laureen Summers retiring from AAAS EntryPoint
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), I was lucky enough to meet, report on and sometimes work with scientists and engineers whose extraordinary achievements resulted not in spite of, but because of their disabi...
Eight Steps to Save Bugs
Cute little bugs like this bumblebee need our wuv, as do not-so-cute bugs, like that annoying thing banging against your window screen. (Image by Josef Pichler from Pixabay )
Insect populations are declining worldwide, and insect species a...
Rand Paul Lies and...
Speaking before an audience of medical students in 2013, Rand Paul shared this bit of wisdom at the conclusion of his address:
“I never ever cheated, and I don’t condone cheating. But I would sometimes spread misinformation.”
– Rand Paul...
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Veteran DC-area science reporter with insatiable curiosity who knows all the scientists. Formerly at American Association for the Advancement of Science. Peabody Award winner! Frequently dreams of fish.
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