Pop Quiz: Guess what topic of research was reported on in the most recent issue of ‘Marine Pollution Bulletin’. was it: a) Cake, and why it’s good for you. b) Are preteens too young for bloodsports? c) How badly we suck at keeping the ocean clean. – If you guessed A or B, you are [...]
I’ve always loved the taste of coffee. Weak, creamy, sweet coffee. You probably do too; when asked people tend to state their desire for strong, rich blends, though in reality most of them want anything but. The question is, is it good for you? That’s dubious (and should be obvious that it depends on your [...]
Today’s comic is a bit cynical, perhaps. Maybe. But in a cheeky way. I hope you’re not turned off by my stern ribbing of American media tendencies to report on things like Amy Winehouse rather than citizen heroes. I don’t think there’s any actual conspiracy of any sort. But to borrow a hated cop-out: Just [...]
I’m on the bean. I’m riding the bean. I’m flicking the bean- I’m addicted there’s no two ways about it. Caffeinemakesmepeppyandeveryonelovespeppy! Plus it’s the only psychoactive drug I keep in the cupboard* You hipster Starbucks junkies won’t know what I’m talking about though. Your daily addiction has lead to increased adenosine receptors and tolerance (unless [...]