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Science Sushi - A Year In Review

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American


It's almost 2012, and as we all know the world will be ending. I figure it's as good a time as any to look back. So far this year...

...I have posted 33 posts

...which have gotten 269 comments


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...with visitors from more than 15 countries across the globe

...and have been syndicated at BlogHer, Ecology.com and more

The three most popular posts of the year:

3. Instant Zombie: Just Add Salt

2. Time - And Brain Chemistry - Heal All Wounds

1. Mythbusting 101: Organic Farming > Conventional Agriculture

...and last, but certainly not least, my post Why Do Women Cry? Obviously, It's So They Don't Get Laid was chosen to be published in Open Lab 2012

Overall, I'd say it's been a pretty good year - especially since it's only been six months here at SciAm. Here's to next year being even better!

Christie Wilcox is a postdoctoral researcher in cellular and molecular biology at the University of Hawaii, where she studies venom. She is also a science blogger and communicator.

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