In the month of May the blog network was abuzz with controversies about science in the media. From our gripes with the food industry and some misinformation about fracking, to our love of the Mythbusters and an illustration of the power of social media - this month's 'Best of the Blogs' video depicts many of our most popular posts.
In addition - and exciting and exclusive appearance by the recently outed 'SciCurious', as she discusses recent work on the human response to intonation in voices. Can having a sultry voice help you get a date? Watch and find out!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)
Carin Bondar
Carin Bondar is a biologist, writer and film-maker with a PhD in population ecology from the University of British Columbia. Find Dr. Bondar online at www.carinbondar.com, on twitter @drbondar or on her facebook page: Dr. Carin Bondar – Biologist With a Twist.
In the month of May the blog network was abuzz with controversies about science in the media. From our gripes with the food industry and some misinformation about fracking, to our love of the Mythbusters and an illustration of the power of social media - this month's 'Best of the Blogs' video depicts many of our most popular posts.