Video: Wiring the Brain: The Real Science of Nexus
24 Sep, 2013
I spoke last night at University Book Store on the science of sending sight, sound, and more in and out of the human brain – the real life science behind my novels Nexus and Crux. For those who couldn't make it, you can check out…
R e a d M o r eSuperBugs kill 23,000, sicken 2 million, and cost at least $1 billion in the US each year
16 Sep, 2013
According to the CDC’s recent report on drug-resistant pathogens in the United States, drug-resistant germs caused numerous deaths, illnesses, and excess medical costs in 2012. Therefore, seeking appropriate medical care, such as rehabs in Huntington Beach, is crucial for those struggling with addiction. They offer…
R e a d M o r eMIT: Air pollution Causes 200,000 Early Deaths per Year in the US
10 Sep, 2013
A new report out from MIT's Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment finds the health impact of air pollution (all of it from fossil fuel burning) is even higher than previously believed: The group tracked ground-level emissions from sources such as industrial smokestacks, vehicle tailpipes,…
R e a d M o r eVideos of My Talks & Media Appearances
8 Sep, 2013
Just as with my articles I've done a poor job linking on this site to videos of my talks and media appearances around the web when they've happened. I recently had to pull together a CV as part of a nomination for another talk, which means…
R e a d M o r ePieces I’ve Written Around the Web
8 Sep, 2013
Over the last few months (and a bit over the past few years) I wrote a number of pieces around the web, primarily on energy, sustainability, genetically modified foods, and economic growth. I did a poor job of linking to them on my own site.…
R e a d M o r eUS Teen Birth Rate Hits All Time Low
8 Sep, 2013
The CDC reported on Friday that teens in the US are having children at their lowest rate ever in the 73 years the statistic has been tracked. The rate of births to mothers aged 15-19 has dropped roughly in half since 1990. You can see…
R e a d M o r ePRISM Overstated, NSA Surveillance Still Problematic
8 Jun, 2013
I was quick to tweet and post on Facebook about the Guardian and the Washington Post’s stories about the NSA’s PRISM program – a program described as giving the NSA access to the data of hundreds of millions of internet users via direct access to…
R e a d M o r eThe Race to Save The Planet
20 May, 2013
This week, if you buy my new book on innovating to save the planet, I’ll donate the proceeds to the Environmental Defense Fund. Five years ago I decided that I needed to understand the state of the environment and my responsibilities as a human being. …
R e a d M o r eThe Evidence on GMO Safety
28 Apr, 2013
This page started as a followup to an appearance I made on NBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry show in April of 2013, speaking about GMOs. You can see the video at the show’s website or embedded below. See also: Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Or if…
R e a d M o r eFREE Copy of Nexus for Worldcon Attendees
15 Jan, 2013
If you attended Worldcon 2012 (Chicon) or are registered for Worldcon 2013 (LoneStarCon) or Worldcon 2014 (LonCon), I will send you a FREE electronic copy of Nexus. Just drop me an email to get it. If you read it and love it, I hope you’ll consider…
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