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The Scientific American blogs network is undergoing a restructuring, which means that Science with Moxie will be coming to a close here.
I've really enjoyed writing about neuroscience, music, policy, and culture for SciAm and plan to continue writing about those topics in the future. I've started a personal website with a writing section that includes some of my personal favorites from my blog here. The beat of my writing will go on to new pastures, so keep up with me on Twitter and at princessojiaku.com.