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Teenagers, Online Gaming, and Showers
Okay, people are probably looking at the title for this post and are struggling to see the connection between all three things listed. Teenagers and online gaming: easy connection. A large number of teenage boys are gamers. Teenagers and showers: well, if you have a teenage boy, you’ll understand. Online gaming and showers… Just wait. It’s social media at its best.
New Episode: Earthquakes – The Earth’s Dance
Seven years on, and I’m still haunted by the 7.1 earthquake that rudely awoke me from my sleep on September 4, 2010. Each of us find ways to heal in different ways. For me, it’s to look at the science behind what happened, and trying to explain to the world at large exactly what it was like to go through those frightening events.
On this month’s episode of Conversations in Science, Jessie and I spoke about earthquakes and what happens.
Conference recovery and motivation
My followers on Facebook and Twitter will know that I recently attended the RWNZ Conference in Rotorua, New Zealand. I had forgotten how beautiful that part of the country was — and how smelly. Let’s face it, there is a reason that many Kiwis affectionately call the region Rotten-rua: the entire region is dominated by active volcanic activity which often leaves a sulfur smell hanging in the air. (Nothing like the smell of rotten eggs in the morning.)
However, my trip to Rotorua was awesome on so many levels. It helped me to get my head on straight and to see things for the way they really are.
My head is still spinning. Hidden Traps is OUT!
It’s been two weeks since my nonfiction book Hidden Traps was released, but I haven’t had a chance to breathe. The lead up to release was filled with preparation of supplementary materials and handouts, guest blog posts, and interviews for radio and video broadcasts. On release day, I ran my first webinar. This weekend, I’m presenting at the RWNZ conference on this topic. OMG, IT’S THIS WEEKEND! There’s so much to do, and this is on top of my normal schedule. What exactly have I gotten myself into? Let’s take a step back and look at where this book started and the steps along the way.
Real vs Fake Science: Latest ConvoScience Podcast
It’s that time of month again. Conversations in Science has aired another episode.
This month, I decided to tackle the question on how one can tell the difference between real science and fake science. Jessie added some insights of her own on how to spot fake news.
Take a listen.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
As much as I hate to admit it, not all science is intended to make things better. Sometimes science is used for war.
In this month’s episode of Conversations in Science, Jessie and I spoke with Dave Brewer, an active serviceman, about the training that the US military gives their soldiers, so they can better prepare themselves against some of the most frightening things that science has to offer: weapons of mass destruction.
Please be advised that this particular episode contains some material that might not be suitable for younger audiences. Parental guidance is advised.