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Neuronal man, Neuronal Worm – The tricky business of "titling" a book..

1 Sep 2014
A couple of posts ago, I showed you a picture of one of my notebooks with some scribbles about the idea for a blog. I also found some notes on…
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The exceptions of biology

18 Aug 2014
Credit: Stanford University I like stating in my lectures that biology is a science of exceptions.  This in no way invalidates the rules; rather, they give us a new appreciation…
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Late night thoughts: Why do I write?

17 Aug 2014
I can't sleep. In my corner of the world is past 3am. I was reading. Then, out of the blue, I decided to write. Why do I write? Credit: edutech4teachers.edublogs.org…
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Slight update – Nice things people have said about "The First Brain"

14 Aug 2014
If you have read The First Brain, I would ***really*** like to hear from you, especially what can I do better. If you have any questions about it just leave…
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In praise of invertebrate brains

12 Aug 2014
A philosophical question (sorry NDT!): Can the brain understand the brain? Of course, what I really mean is whether we humans will be aver able to understand our own brain.…
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My weird thought of today – Aug 5, 2014

5 Aug 2014
My weird thought of today - Aug 5, 2014 "Science does not exist" ? I even put it in writing. If you want to know more, it is in chapter…
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Don't know why, but the price of the Kindle version of The First Brain is reduced!

26 Jul 2014
Don't know why but the price of the Kindle version of The First Brain is reduced! Not my doing; I do not control it... (:-) If you have read it,…
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Book Review: The Unpersuadables: Adventures with the Enemies of Science by Will Storr

29 Jun 2014
The Unpersuadables: Adventures with the Enemies of Science Will Storr I am writing this past 1am, I just finished reading it and I could not wait to write my impressions.…
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Delightful

14 Jun 2014
I had a wonderful experience last night at my book signing event. I made a point of having my family there. My wife was there of course, as well as…
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A great time at the TFB book signing

14 Jun 2014
Tonight we had the most wonderful time at my book signing for The First Brain. Friends, family and perfect strangers joined us for a short presentation about the book, followed…
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With all humbleness, I want to share something with you. Incidentally, this is my 200th post!

10 Jun 2014
My dear readers, this is my 200th post. Thank you ever so much for your support and for following my writings. For this occasion, I want to share with you…
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Book Review: My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind by Scott Stossel

3 Jun 2014
Book Review: My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind (Vintage) [Kindle Edition] Scott Stossel This candid book was a delight to read. This…
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Book Review: Intelligent Design Edited by Denise Little

27 May 2014
Book Review: Intelligent Design. Edited by Denise Little Daw Science Fiction, 2009 Intelligent design (ID) has been on and off in the public arena for a few years now. The…
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Book review: Confessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence by Dr. Seth Shostak

22 May 2014
Confessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence by Dr. Seth Shostak I am sooooo behind in my reading... Even though this book was published close to…
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Scientific American and the Worm

25 Apr 2014
If you like science, you know of Scientific American (SciAm). This is a science magazine that has been around in one form or another since 1848. From what I’ve seen,…
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Book Review: Why science does not disprove God by Amir Aczel

19 Apr 2014
Why science does not disprove God Amir Aczel Right or wrong, this is one of the best books that I have read in a while. Not that the book is…
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Book Review: Federation by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens

12 Apr 2014
To call these few words a review is somewhat of an overstatement. I will not give specific details of the plot or the story. I **really** do not want to…
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Of The Walking Dead, Cosmos, and Planaria

18 Mar 2014January 31, 2024
Last Sunday there was an unexpected nerdy treat for us planarian enthusiasts in the US. Our favorite wormies were mentioned in not one, but two TV series, coincidentally, both at…
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Book review: Feedback by Peter Cawdron

7 Mar 2014
Another great story. Full disclosure: I am Peter Cawdron’s fan, and I credit him for making me reading for pleasure again. He is an independent Sci-Fi author and a pretty…
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Book Review: The Adam Quest

10 Feb 2014
The Adam Quest: Eleven Scientists Who Held on to a Strong Faith While Wrestling with the Mystery of Human Origins Tim Stafford December 31, 2013 Thomas Nelson ISBN-10 1400205646 ISBN-13…

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