60 Second Science: “Any choice is a good choice”

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We all have to make choices. Like whether to get the cheesecake or the apple pie. Well, agonize no longer. Because a study published online in the journal Nature Neuroscience suggests that it doesn’t matter which you choose. That just being able to make a choice is reward [...]

War of the words

I started a verbal skirmish with my friend RJ, inspired by a scene from 40 Year Old Virgin. Here are some highlights of our enlightened conversation:
RJ: You know how I know you’re gay?
Ian: How?
RJ: Your favorite dessert is a twinkie because you love the cream filling.
Ian: You know how I know you’re [...]

Quote of the day

“In a perfect world, you and I probably wouldn’t exist, so let’s not hope for one.”
Ze Frank