The Holiday Sale brings good news for readers of Death By Tech and Death By Probability! Both of the Evan Olsson mysteries are now available in both print and e-book versions, with a special 2 for 1 holiday sale that’s good … Continue reading
Science Fact: Holiday Diet – it’s not crazy to put those two words together! I love holidays. I love family members huddled warmly around the dinner table when it’s snowing outside. (OK, I wouldn’t mind if we were all in … Continue reading
Death By Tech is published! Outskirts Press set a new record (in my experience), achieving print publication in under 10 weeks for #2 in my Evan Olsson series of mystery novels. The sidebar on this page shows a cover image … Continue reading
Science Fact: Brain games – those computer-based programs of mental exercises – make many promises. Why do brain games have such universal appeal? Because they may apply to every stage of life: – Aging adults fear Alzheimers and other forms … Continue reading
Science Fact: Junk food has an evil reputation. No one (except perhaps its retailers) would claim that junk food is actually “healthy food.” Many folks would go farther, and castigate it as a devilish substance that will impurify all of … Continue reading
Science Fact: Animals adapt – animals as different as walruses and birds change their behavior dramatically in response to changes in food supply, predators, habitat and of course climate. The Walrus Once in a while, the change is so dramatic, … Continue reading
Science Fact: When it comes to teaching babies, low-tech learning can lead to high-tech results. Last week, we looked at scientific research carried out with long-term couples, specifically people over fifty. This week, the research has to do with the … Continue reading
Science Fact: “Happy wife happy life” has scientific support thanks to some new research. Where does “Happy Wife Happy Life” come from? The origin of “happy wife happy life” is a puzzle. Blogger John Rice attempted to trace its source without much success. … Continue reading
Murder just got cheaper! Murder in a research laboratory, that is. Now that the sequel Death By Tech is in the publication cycle, I have reduced the price of the e-book editions of Death By Probability from $3.99 to $2.99. … Continue reading
Science Fact: Health warnings are all around us. For example: – Medicine: Every TV ad for a drug or medical procedure has health warnings with a frightening list of side effects, frequently including death. – Tobacco: Every cigarette package and … Continue reading
Science Fact: Death By Tech, the second Evan Olsson mystery novel, has just gone to the publisher, Outskirts Press. I hope to have it in paperback and e-book before the end of 2014, and I hope you’ll read and enjoy … Continue reading
Science Fact: Stem cell research is in the news again and the news is all good. The latest: stem cell technology can create an entire functioning organ; and can rebuild tissue in…(blare of trumpets, please!)…a human being. We have already … Continue reading
Science Fact: Alzheimer Disease, also known as Alzheimer’s Disease, is the scariest of all diseases for many people. It’s an mystery disease that robs you of your “self” and has no known cure. Importance of Alzheimer Disease Alzheimer’s ranks behind … Continue reading
Science Fact: Despotism is one of the world’s most significant inventions. Like other earth-shaking innovations such as the wheel, written language and religion, despotism was independently invented in many lands during the same general period of time. First, however, let’s … Continue reading
Science Fact: Obesity is a paradox, a puzzle that has the medical community tangled in argument. Here’s the dilemma. Obesity raises your likelihood of contracting many serious diseases. However, once you have those diseases, obesity improves your chance of survival. … Continue reading
Science Fact: Barbecue doesn’t make an appearance in this great ‘60s song, but perhaps it ought to: Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer Those days of soda and pretzels and beer After all, meat and veggies sizzling … Continue reading
Science Fact: Sunlight is necessary for human health and for almost every living thing on the planet. Sunblock also turns out to be a universal need. In particular, recent research shows that “chicks need sunblock,” as explained below. The Goldlocks … Continue reading
Science Fact: Scientific truth matters. It’s not just galaxies and atoms. It’s your doctor with the results of a cancer biopsy. It’s your tax advisor telling you not to claim that deduction. It’s your investment advisor telling you whether you … Continue reading
Science Fact: Platelets are as necessary to blood as blood is to human life. New research in platelets offers hope for treating cancer, inherited diseases and major surgery. And now platelets also give you a way to invest your money, … Continue reading
Science Fact: A weed in the garden of life. So we might describe an obstacle, a pothole in our personal progress. A previous post talked about “physical activities that require concentration” as a promising way to get great ideas. The … Continue reading