Ah, the good old Sunday Wurdled…. I should warn you that the picture included in the article is a little graphic, … More
Category: Genetics
Suarez: Nature or nurture? BBC expert unable to specify, quoted extensively nonetheless
Reasons why footballer-biting-other-footballer resulted from nature (i.e., the passing of traits from parent to offspring at a biological, or genetic, level): “I would … More
“On Correlations and Bias”
Here is a Guest Blog I was invited to write for the folks over at Neuroscience Ireland. I guess this … More
Science news latest: Adam and Eve “real”, Noah’s Ark “actually round”
Here’s an interesting way to report the latest Science News: “Adam and Eve Were Real According to Study Out” declares … More
My kingdom for a zorse (kind of)
Say hello to Ippo. No, not the Japanese manga boxer (after whom he’s no doubt named), but this little fella: He’s … More
Now THIS really *is* in the genes
This is a very cool publicity campaign, using — dare I say it — scientific literacy in an effort to raise … More
Web sight
Just a quick post today. This one’s especially for the arachnophobes. You know who you are. A popular scientific explanation … More
Peurile? Moi?
You’ll have to forgive my recent lack of Tweets. I’m in China and Tweeting doesn’t work here. According to the … More
Keeping it light
I had the privilege of visiting India the other week. Seriously, no kidding, I totally did. To an outsider India is a … More
Chief Scientific Advisor gets the chop: Getting DNA backwards not the reason
I have been reading a lot recently about the Irish Government’s decision to get rid of its Chief Scientific Adviser. … More
Aside: More on the science of college exams
Yesterday I drew attention to a study claiming that students who bring water into exams get better grades. I made … More
If it smells right, do it/him/her
Smell anyone nice lately? Did it make you feel a little, you know, frisky? (That’s another word for romantic, kids.) Well, you … More
Personality goes a long way…toward making you sick
This is dangerously close to “day job” territory, but yesterday evening I was on the wireless talking about the relationship … More
The Science of Misunderstanding
Just over a week ago, I gave a public lecture for Cork Skeptics at the magnificent Blackrock Castle Observatory. Subject … More
Shock! ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ is scientifically implausible
I’ve just returned from watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes at my local cinema, and I’m happy to report … More
Big fat liars
UK newspaper, The Sun, is no stranger to controversy. Indeed, as part of News Corporation, it is currently mired in … More
Sit down while I explain…
In case you haven’t heard, tobacco smoking is very bad for your health. In fact, it is extremely dangerous. It … More
