Cultural Collisions with Gringo Perdido
In case you’ve ever wondered what happens to the items that are too lame to re-sell in thrift stores in…
Varicella-Zoster Strikes Again
I had chicken pox when I was 8 years old. This was before there was a vaccine for varicella zoster,…
Badass Biology: Toxoplasma gondii
Look, we humans are awesome. We own this planet. If we really wanted to, we could spill every barrel of…
The Ballad of Gringo Perdido
Herpetology and getting lost. These are the two driving themes of my life. They have shaped my career and enabled…
Who doo? You do.
**Disclaimer: This post is about poop. A few days ago I stumbled upon this webpage and couldn’t stop laughing. I don’t…
A Scientist’s Perspective on Why Pie is Yummy and Delicious and Deserving of Your Respect and Admiration
It is an indisputable fact that I am deeply, irreversibly, head-over-heels in love with pie. Apple. Pumpkin. Blueberry. Banana Cream.…
The Paleo Phenomenon
It seems like every other day, a friend of mine declares a newfound dedication to the Paleo Diet. Nicknamed the…
Biology bucket list: algal blooms
Greetings biophiles! What do algal blooms, great white sharks, and okapis all have in common? They’re all absolutely fascinating and…