Mooney Kerfluffle redux, or How Science Journalists Don't Get What The Average Scientist Is Up Against

Chad at Uncertain Principles wonders what the kerfluffle is with Chris Mooney. Chris wrote an Op-ed in the WaPo that summarizes this AAAS article. My last post was directed at the Op-ed, which was pedantic and useless, if not counterproductive. The… [...]

The LOLcats of Science

Sci has something rather big brewing for tomorrow. Really rather large. In fact, it’s SO large, that…ok she could have posted today. In fact, she was going to. But then she thought about science LOLcats and how AWESOME they would be…and… Wel… [...]

Which Android Smartphone should I get? (Telus)

TELUS: Telus is a great mobile carrier, who keeps ahead of the game in various markets, including Android. – HTC Hero: The Hero is a great phone, which I would recommend to anyone who is new to Android, or if … Continue reading → [...]

Summer of WordCamp

It’s been summer for about a week now. Whether you’re on vacation or burning the midnight oil, attending a local/nearby WordCamp is a great way to spend a weekend. Meet other WordPress users, developers, designers & consultants, learn a little something, maybe share a little of your own experience and knowledge, and break bread (or [...] [...]

Back to the Kucha

Last week saw another set of Cogapp employees return to the world’s best (and quite possibly only) synergy of baking and oration. The rules are simple: Talk about any topic, using twenty slides, each of which last for exactly twenty seconds. Als… [...]