Book Reviews… Book Review – Somewhere in The Skies: A Human Approach to the UFO Phenomenon. Second Edition 18 Oct 2020October 18, 2020 Full disclosures: #1: I am very interested in these topics (cryptozoology, forteana, UAPs, etc.). #2: I am *very* skeptical by temperament, profession, and training. That said, I have different "skeptic…
Biology… The Baldscientist Podcast – Episode 003 – So, you want to write about science? (or How to write and publish a science book in 10 easy-ish steps) 3 Oct 2020October 3, 2020 Please access the episode HERE. Episode notes For more information please email me at orpagan@yahoo.com or leave a comment at baldscientist.com. I can also be reached on Twitter: @baldscientist. Credits,…
Biochemistry… Book review: The works of His hands 17 Jan 2020October 25, 2021 This is a brief, non-spoilers review of "The work of His hands: A scientist's journey from atheism to faith", by Dr. Sy Garte. For the sake of full disclosure, I…
Asimov… Book Review: 3zekiel by Peter Cawdron 24 Aug 2019 Full disclosure: **I am Peter Cawdron’s fan and friend, and I credit him for making me reading for pleasure again. **"Monsters" is still my favorite Cawdron's novel and I still…
Book Reviews… So, you want to be a scientist who writes? 13 Jul 2019August 7, 2022 I am a scientist who writes.The above sentence could be the closest that I've ever been to an epiphany, and that is why I decided to turn it into a…
Biology… FAQs to the Puerto Rican 4 Jul 2019June 9, 2022 Public service announcement:A few years ago (in 2016), I met someone who—quite politely—while making conversation, asked me a few questions that were a tad... insensitive.I've had similar experiences ever since…
Biology… I am a scientist who writes 29 Jun 2019 **This is the second installment of a blog post series about professional scientists who think about popular science writing, at the request of a valued colleague.** ~ To the 2…
Biology… To all my fellow Spanish-speaking biology enthusiasts! 9 Jan 2019 This is a message to all my fellow Spanish-speaking biology enthusiasts! I will be interviewed by the talented science communicator Ms. Sofía Martínez Villalpando in her YouTube channel "The Biologist…
Biodiversity… Faith Across the Multiverse – Book review 28 Dec 2018 There are very few books that I'll read twice or more. This will be one of them. In the spirit of full disclosure, I must state that I consider myself…
Biology… Book review: Planarian Regeneration – Methods and Protocols 12 Aug 2018 This year, Christmas really came in July for this planarian researcher. (:-) I have been waiting for this book for quite a while. If you work or are thinking of…
Biodiversity… Book review – Origin, by Dan Brown 28 Jul 2018October 28, 2020 I like how Dan Brown writes. Digital Fortress and Deception Point are two of my favorite novels. I also like his "Robert Langdon series", and I was very excited to…
Biodiversity… Why do I write about flatworms with the layperson in mind? 2 Jun 2018October 16, 2020 We live in a society that is absolutely dependent on the fruits of science and technology yet a significant fraction of our population (and more crucially, many people in power)…
Biodiversity… Book review – Brilliant Green: The Surprising History and Science of Plant Intelligence 9 May 2018 This short book is a very good introduction to the emerging field of the study of plant "intelligence". I have to put the term between quotes because as currently defined,…
Biodiversity… Book review – Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You 29 Apr 2018 I wanted to like this book. I really did. I have become very much interested on microorganisms and I am trying to learn as much as I can about them.…
Blogging… Strange Survivors is here! 7 Feb 2018 A little teaser of "Strange survivors": “Why should you read this book? In a nutshell, because the living world is majestic and awe inspiring, and because by learning about it…
Biology… Book Review: The Mind of God by Dr. Jay Lombard 28 Dec 2017 As I said in a previous review: "First things first: I consider myself a very hopeful agnostic. Also, I do not care at all for angry atheists (or theists), who…
Blogging… Book Review: Unbelievable? by Justin Brierley 1 Jul 2017 First things first: I consider myself a very hopeful agnostic. Also, I do not care at all for angry atheists (or theists), who are waaaaay different from genuinely thoughtful, polite…
Blogging… Book Review: Medical Neurobiology – 2nd Edition 20 Jun 2017December 22, 2020 Medical Neurobiology Dr. Peggy Mason Oxford University Press; 2 edition (March 15, 2017) ISBN-13: 978-0190237493 ~ Probably the best way for me to tell you about Dr. Mason’s book is…
Autism… Baldscientist’s Blog 11 Jun 2017 Hi Everyone! I am trying to increase my blog's audience, and I need your feedback and help. What is (are) your preferred topic (s) here? What would you like to…
Autism… Baldscientist’s Blog: Updated look 4 Jun 2017 Updated look and more information on my upcoming projects! Check it out at baldscientist.wordpress.com. Share away, pretty please? Thanks! (:-D ~~~ **If you like what I write, kindly spread the…
