The President’s Lab CoatsA brief history of the position of science advisor to the president — and what it tells us about science and government in general.Nov 30, 20201Nov 30, 20201
The Best Dog in Plague TownHow someone else’s pup helped get two stranded nomads through the apocalypse.Jun 10, 2020Jun 10, 2020
On Consequences: Martin Shkreli and the Reshaping of AccountabilityBack in early March, the internet rejoiced. An avalanche of schadenfreude thundered off of screens everywhere, for lo, Martin Shkreli was…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
It’s Okay to Root Against the AsteroidClimate change isn’t like anything else we report on. You can act like it.Nov 14, 2017Nov 14, 2017
Published inNot A ScientistNihilistic Governance and the Danger of Science BinariesImagine the last eight years of American politics as any online article or YouTube video. Scroll down to the comments, and there may be a…Nov 17, 2016Nov 17, 2016
Published inNot A ScientistAn Analysis of Climate- and Science-Related Discussion at the Presidential DebatesOct 20, 2016Oct 20, 2016
Published inNot A ScientistReagonomics: How to Not Be A ScientistThirty-six years ago yesterday, Republican candidate for President Ronald Reagan was asked about sulfur dioxide emissions. I could pick a…Oct 9, 2016Oct 9, 2016
Published inNot A ScientistAbolish the House Science CommitteeHere’s a tweet:Sep 28, 2016Sep 28, 2016
Published inNot A ScientistTrump’s Perfect Conspiracy StormAt least in the last few decades, “Republican Politician Gets Science Wrong” was not exactly an earth-shattering headline. From Reagan…Sep 19, 2016Sep 19, 2016
Published inNot A Scientist20 Questions on Science, Sort OfThe two major party presidential candidates, along with Green Party candidate Jill Stein, submitted their answers to Science Debate’s 20…Sep 13, 2016Sep 13, 2016
