A new study centering on the gut microbiome holds potential answers to Parkinson’s Disease. Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered a potential cause of Parkinson’s disease – certain strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria. The study enables the screening of the carriers of Desulfovibrio strains and the removal of the bacteria from the gut. Strains in patients […]
China Blue was featured in Issue #3 | Man, Machine, & Power of E-Squared Magazine. Don’t miss her upcoming solo exhibition celebrating the sounds she discovered for NASA in Saturn’s rings. “Listening for the Unheard” Opening: 5/13 4:00-7:00 PM Exhibition: 5/13-6/18 11 Jane Street Art Gallery, Saugerties, NY
I have been working hard on getting all of the content completed and input into the layout/publishing software. The current issue is near completion, and pre-orders for ISSUE #6 are now open! Recently, I also set up a new shop – placing orders should be much more streamlined. ISSUE #6 is set to be released by this […]
Being that it is tax season, have you ever heard of ostraca? Ostraca, also known as potsherds, are simply broken pieces of pottery that were used in recordkeeping. Limestone flakes and other thin stones were also commonly used. What kinds of records were kept? Stories, letters, prescriptions, student exercises, receipts, and…debts. Yes, just like a […]
Hey everyone! Over the last few months I have seen big accounts hacked, reputable pages completely taken over by spam, and an influx of ads (it now feels like every other post on Instagram). A lot has been going on with social, and it’s time we start connecting with our communities outside of these platforms. While […]
Sound Science & Achieving Positive Change What does it mean to be “scientifically sound?” It means denouncing pseudoscience and adhering to the requirements of best available science as defined in WAC 365-195-905 (5)(a) and (b) [https://bit.ly/31H0aCh]. OK, that is pretty “jargony.” Simply put, sound science implies that a set of data, facts, or conclusions of […]
Improvising is a basic life function. That is why I encourage you to “free play.” What is free play? Free play is the spontaneous play that comes naturally from curiosity, love of discovery, and enthusiasm. Free play is the essence of our being, something we were born with and then later, strive to recapture. Free […]
Help Save SymbioticA! SymbioticA, a keystone organization in the ecosystem of the international art and science community, is under threat of imminent closure at The University of Western Australia. This is truly devastating to innovation in the sciences. Research, discovery, and innovation would not be what they are today if not for the organization and […]
During my guest lecture at the University of Georgia, I delved into the fascinating interplay between art and science through the lens of hedonics, exploring how these fields converge to enhance our understanding of pleasure. We examined the current landscape of consumer capitalism and pondered whether ethical consumption is achievable in this context. I discussed […]
Stay Curious, Dream, & Do. Did you know, most animals can detect macronutrients in food just by using taste? In fact, the content of food can typically be predicted on the basis of the *taste of amino acids.* Consistent with this, most amino acids have a taste, which makes some of them important as taste-active […]