September 2007 : Science To Life

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Hi there. The purpose of this blog is to write about current and interesting science news that may affect people's lives. I hope you enjoy the posts. The blog was maintained from January 2007 to October 2008.

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Top 10 (scientific) hurdles facing today's video game designers

Category: Technology

I am not a big video game fan but I can appreciate the technological expertise it takes to make a good, realistic-looking game. This article in Popular Science breaks down the top 10 challenges game-makers of today are facing...

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September 14, 2007

To do or not to do?-the neuroscience of decision-making

Category: The science of...

To do or not to do? We ask ourselves this question constantly, and our answers shape the quality and even the length of our lives. Yet while much recent neuroscience has examined the neural dynamics underlying choices between alternate...

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September 5, 2007

Women in Science Blogging-a session at the 2008 NC Blogging Conference

Category: Blogging

The 2008 North Carolina Science Blogging Conference (organized by ScienceBlog's very own Bora Zivkovic) is fast approaching. Suzanne Franks and I will be co-chairing a 1 hour session tentatively called "Exploring Women in Science Blogging". We are interested to get...

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September 1, 2007

Sexuality in old age and other interesting stories

Category: The Human Body

Sexuality in old age Human beings are living longer, women more so than men. Among people 85 years of age and older, there are 4 men for every 10 women. What happens to sexuality in older age? Read more...

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