Daily Archives: July 7, 2010

The office itself matters

Boring, bland, lifeless offices don’t benefit anyone: Research has shown that a healthy office space with plants and open windows is more conducive to productivity. I love my home office. It’s filled with plants, books, a fish tank, antiques and … Continue reading

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Wait, people don’t want “science” reporting from Pepsi?

Nothing destroys the credibility of a site quicker than corporate shillery: Should ScienceBlogs.com have agreed to host a controversial blog on nutrition, written by PepsiCo? No, say the site’s readers, as some of its star bloggers stop their blogs in … Continue reading

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Urban cycling quantifiably better for you than driving a car

Despite the risk, urban cycling is a healthier option The authors found that for the individuals who shift from car to bicycle, the benefits gained by increased physical activity were substantially larger (3 – 14 months of life gained) than … Continue reading

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Climategate scientists vindicated

‘Gate Fever Breaks – Dot Earth Blog – NYTimes.com: The  Independent Climate Change Email Review is finished and, within its constrained mandate, has cleared climate scientists and administrators at the University of East Anglia of claims of malfeasance rising out … Continue reading

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