Author Archives: madamescientist

On The Shoulders of Giants

On The Shoulders of Giants Continue reading

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Victorian Diatom Art

Victorian Diatom Art Continue reading

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Of Onion Jam and Patriarchal Hegemony

Of Onion Jam and Patriarchal Hegemony Continue reading

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Of Sweet Onion Jam and Patriarchal Hegemony

What, you may justifiably wonder, does onion jam have to do with the patriarchal hegemony? Nothing, of course. Unless, you count yourself as a member of my mad menagerie. Still, if you’re looking for some delicious comfort food that’s out … Continue reading

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SOFTWARE UPDATE: Gene Editing Could Rescue AIDS Patients

SOFTWARE UPDATE: Gene Editing Could Rescue AIDS Patients Continue reading

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Dance of the Peacock Spider

Dance of the Peacock Spider Continue reading

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An Academic Valentine: The Science Behind Flower Color

An Academic Valentine: The Science Behind Flower Color Continue reading

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///oo/\ Tarantula!

///oo/\ Tarantula! Continue reading

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Hair, Tooth or Scale?

Hair, Tooth or Scale? Continue reading

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Homo aquaticus: The Science of an Underwater Gill

Homo aquaticus: The Science of an Underwater Gill Continue reading

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