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Blog Network Highlights Tuesday June 18, 2013

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STAFF The Network Central
#SciAmBlogs Monday - health insurance, elephant shrews, Bloomsday, night noise, optogenetics, fathers, and more.
By Bora Zivkovic | June 17, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF Talking back
Dragonflies with Backpacks May Advance the Science of Prey Capture
By Gary Stix | June 17, 2013 |
Gary Stix, a senior editor, commissions, writes, and edits features, news articles and Web blogs for SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. His area of coverage is neuroscience. He also has frequently been the issue or section editor for special issues or reports on topics ranging from nanotechnology to obesity. He has worked for more than 20 years at SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, following three years as a science journalist at IEEE Spectrum, the flagship publication for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He has an undergraduate degree in journalism from New York University. With his wife, Miriam Lacob, he wrote a general primer on technology called Who Gives a Gigabyte? Follow on Twitter @@gstix1.
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STAFF A Blog Around The Clock
ScienceOnline Events Update
By Bora Zivkovic | June 16, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF A Blog Around The Clock
Quick programming note - #SciFoo and #WCSJ2013/#sci4hels
By Bora Zivkovic | June 15, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF The Network Central
#SciAmBlogs Friday - Superman, flags and taxes, behavioral economics, lost cousins of Homo sapiens, and more.
By Bora Zivkovic | June 14, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF The SA Incubator
Bora's Picks (June 14th, 2013)
By Bora Zivkovic | June 14, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF The Network Central
#SciAmBlogs Thursday - leprosy, cicadas, oreogeny, DNA patents, Chladni figures, and more.
By Bora Zivkovic | June 13, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF The Countdown
Hypervelocity Stars, and More - The Countdown, Episode 24
By Eric R. Olson | June 13, 2013 |
Eric Olson is the resident video editor and producer for Scientific American. He graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in biochemistry and New York University with an M.A. in science journalism. His work has also appeared on the websites of Nature, Nature Medicine, NOVA, The New York Times and many other outlets.Follow on Twitter @EricROlson.
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STAFF Observations
Could Drones Make the Decision to Kill on Their Own? [Video]
By Bryan Bumgardner | June 13, 2013 | 5
Summer intern with Scientific American. Lover of anthropology, French and deep conversation. Follow on Twitter @@BryanBumgardner.
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STAFF Observations
Supreme Court Rejects Patents on 2 Naturally Occurring Genes
By Dina Fine Maron | June 13, 2013 | 9
Dina Fine Maron is the associate editor for health and medicine at Scientific American. Follow on Twitter @dina_maron. Follow on Twitter @@Dina_Maron.
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STAFF The Network Central
#SciAmBlogs Wednesday - GMO potato, cooperative genes, shark tourism, itsy bitsy spiders, magpie family, and more.
By Bora Zivkovic | June 12, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF Observations
New York City Could Look Like New Orleans, Due to Flood Protection
By Mark Fischetti | June 12, 2013 | 3
Mark Fischetti is a senior editor at Scientific American who covers energy, environment and sustainability issues.Follow on Twitter @markfischetti.
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STAFF The SA Incubator
3 Essential Qualities Up-and-coming Science Writers Should Develop
By Khalil A. Cassimally | June 12, 2013 |
Khalil A. Cassimally is the community manager of Nature Education and SciLogs.com. He's also a science blogger. He hails from a tropical island and is a happy geek. Subscribe to his updates on Facebook and Google+.Follow on Twitter @notscientific.
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STAFF The Network Central
#SciAmBlogs Tuesday - pig intelligence, chimp protection, visual journalism, malarial mosquitoes, email signatures, and more.
By Bora Zivkovic | June 11, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF Observations
Who Is Fooling Whom When It Comes to Combating Climate Change?
By David Biello | June 11, 2013 | 28
David Biello is the associate editor for environment and energy at Scientific American.Follow on Twitter @dbiello.
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STAFF @ScientificAmerican
The 2013 Science in Action Finalists
By Mariette DiChristina | June 11, 2013 |
Editor in Chief, Mariette DiChristina, oversees Scientific American, ScientificAmerican.com, Scientific American MIND and all newsstand special editions. Follow on Twitter @mdichristina.
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STAFF The SA Incubator
Introducing: Rebecca Burton
By Bora Zivkovic | June 11, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF The Network Central
#SciAmBlogs Monday - fractal bacteria, Kennedy's peace speech, eating dog food, one-eyed lizards, coffee against stress, PRISM, and more.
By Bora Zivkovic | June 10, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF Observations
Is It Possible to Keep Electronic Secrets?
By Bryan Bumgardner | June 10, 2013 | 9
Summer intern with Scientific American. Lover of anthropology, French and deep conversation. Follow on Twitter @@BryanBumgardner.
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STAFF Talking back
Who Will Be Behind the Next Wikileaks or PRISM? Let Us Know
By Gary Stix | June 10, 2013 | 3
Gary Stix, a senior editor, commissions, writes, and edits features, news articles and Web blogs for SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. His area of coverage is neuroscience. He also has frequently been the issue or section editor for special issues or reports on topics ranging from nanotechnology to obesity. He has worked for more than 20 years at SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, following three years as a science journalist at IEEE Spectrum, the flagship publication for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He has an undergraduate degree in journalism from New York University. With his wife, Miriam Lacob, he wrote a general primer on technology called Who Gives a Gigabyte? Follow on Twitter @@gstix1.
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STAFF Observations
Surf Switzerland on World Oceans Day
By Mark Fischetti | June 8, 2013 | 1
Mark Fischetti is a senior editor at Scientific American who covers energy, environment and sustainability issues.Follow on Twitter @markfischetti.
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STAFF The Network Central
#SciAmBlogs Friday - honeybees, happiness, mystery birds, summer reading, NSA, and more.
By Bora Zivkovic | June 7, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF Talking back
Brie and Milbenkäse Are the New “Lab Rats” for Microbiologists
By Gary Stix | June 7, 2013 |
Gary Stix, a senior editor, commissions, writes, and edits features, news articles and Web blogs for SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. His area of coverage is neuroscience. He also has frequently been the issue or section editor for special issues or reports on topics ranging from nanotechnology to obesity. He has worked for more than 20 years at SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, following three years as a science journalist at IEEE Spectrum, the flagship publication for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He has an undergraduate degree in journalism from New York University. With his wife, Miriam Lacob, he wrote a general primer on technology called Who Gives a Gigabyte? Follow on Twitter @@gstix1.
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STAFF Observations
Best Summer Books: SA's Picks and Yours
By Bryan Bumgardner | June 7, 2013 | 1
Summer intern with Scientific American. Lover of anthropology, French and deep conversation. Follow on Twitter @@BryanBumgardner.
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STAFF The SA Incubator
Khalil's Picks (7 June 2013)
By Khalil A. Cassimally | June 7, 2013 |
Khalil A. Cassimally is the community manager of Nature Education and SciLogs.com. He's also a science blogger. He hails from a tropical island and is a happy geek. Subscribe to his updates on Facebook and Google+.Follow on Twitter @notscientific.
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STAFF The Network Central
#SciAmBlogs Thursday - hearing aids, Thor's Hammer, Seabees, Quad Map, nuclear power, glowing octopus, and more.
By Bora Zivkovic | June 6, 2013 |
Bora Zivkovic is the Blog Editor at Scientific American, chronobiologist, biology teacher, organizer of ScienceOnline conferences and editor of Open Laboratory anthologies of best science writing on the Web.Follow on Twitter @boraz.
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STAFF Anecdotes from the Archive
“We Build, We Fight”: The Role of the Seabees in the Invasion of Normandy
By Mary Karmelek | June 6, 2013 | 1
Nature Publishing Group and Scientific American are working to digitize all past issues of the magazine. Mary Karmelek is in charge of checking over each issue, and in the process she uncovers fascinating, captivating and humorous material buried in the yellowed pages of our past.
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STAFF Streams of Consciousness
When Is Stress Good for You? [Video]
By Ingrid Wickelgren | June 6, 2013 | 2
Ingrid Wickelgren is an editor at Scientific American Mind, but this is her personal blog at which, at random intervals, she shares the latest reports, hearsay and speculation on the mind, brain and behavior.Follow on Twitter @iwickelgren.
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STAFF @ScientificAmerican
Announcing Scientific American MIND’s Tablet Edition for iPad
By Sandra Upson | June 6, 2013 |
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STAFF Observations
Your Meat Should Be Raised on Insects, U.N. Says
By Arielle Duhaime-Ross | June 6, 2013 | 1
Arielle is a Scientific American editorial intern. She covers a variety of topics including health, technology and zoology. Follow on Twitter @arielledross.
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