Jenny Morber
Human vs. Squirrel: The Battle of Wits Is On
“Hey, thanks for the new feeder. Now I can pretend I’m super-squirrel while I eat!”IanC66 via Shutterstock Feed the birds, they said. It will be fun, they said.Early this spring I bought a simple wood-and-plastic bird feeder. My children and I filled it with feed that promised to lure colorful birds, hung it from a […]
How Sex Is Like Your Thermostat
“If you stroke the thermostat just like so…”starmanseries via Flickr Have you ever stopped to consider how sex is like a thermostat? Sex may not sit in a beige box on your wall (or it might, no judging) but there are some striking similarities. The common ingredient is feedback.Both sex and your thermostat depend on […]
How a Rubber Hand Can Help Fight Racial Bias
maxstockphoto via Shutterstock I am a light-skinned woman, I grew up in the Southern United States, and I harbor negative stereotypes about dark-skinned people. I dislike this about myself. I would like to pretend that this is not true, but I have proof.About 15 years ago I found myself making a stop for gas in […]
The Big Benefits of Doing HIV Tests Yourself, at Home
The next time you stop at the local drug store to pick up household standbys like shampoo, ibuprofen, and tissues, you might also consider picking up something rather more serious: an HIV test. Show your ID (the test is only approved for adults aged 17+), pay $40, and you can return home and learn your […]
What If Obesity Is Nobody’s Fault?
Meet the mice that are changing the obesity conversation.
