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I posted 15 times in December (this is 16th). That is, on A Blog Around The Clock only (not counting the posts on The Network Central, The SA Incubator, Video of the Week, Image of the Week, or editing Guest Blog and Expeditions).
A couple of brand new posts:
The New Meanings of How and Why in Biology?
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The wonderful quail…and what Sen.Coburn should learn about it.
A couple of updates and announcements about the upcoming ScienceOnline2012 meeting:
Science + Storytelling + Good (Food & Drink) = The Monti at ScienceOnline2012 Banquet
Some quick ScienceOnline2012 updates
Another Q&A with a participant of last year's meeting:
ScienceOnline2011 – interview with Paul Raeburn
Several re-posts from the old archives:
Evolutionary Medicine: Does reindeer have a circadian stop-watch instead of a clock?
What is a ‘natural’ sleep pattern?
Circadian Rhythms in Human Mating
Data for #drunksci: Daily rhythm of alcohol tolerance
Books: ‘The Poisoner’s Handbook’ by Deborah Blum
Books: ‘Bonobo Handshake’ by Vanessa Woods
Science Books from my Childhood
Previously in the "Best of..." series:
2011