Author: Lindsey Konkel

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Marathoning: Is it in Our DNA?

Marathoning: Is it in Our DNA?

Some scientists believe the modern human body evolved to run.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted October 31, 2009

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Human infrastructure associated with oil field development gives some species an advantage over others.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted October 30, 2009

Treating Pets, Caring for People

Treating Pets, Caring for People

Veterinary medicine isn’t just about Fido and Fifi anymore.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted September 16, 2009

Little Love for Geoengineering

UK’s Royal Society Weighs the Pros and Cons of Climate Manipulation.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted September 5, 2009

Extreme Psychology

Extreme Psychology

There may be more to high-risk sports than a “no fear” mantra.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted July 13, 2009

Shedding Light on the Cavefish

Shedding Light on the Cavefish

New York University researchers gather cavefish in the northeastern Mexican states of Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted May 28, 2009

Living in the Dark

Living in the Dark

NYU scientists shine light on the origins of the blind cavefish.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted May 26, 2009

Death by Rubber

Death by Rubber

Global amphibian declines have scientists and volunteers scrambling to preserve backyard biodiversity.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted May 22, 2009

Sustainability Beyond the Greenwash

A new website from NYU’s Carter Journalism Institute examines this eco-friendly buzzword.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted May 19, 2009

Entertaining Science… and Art

Entertaining Science… and Art

Roald Hoffmann, Nobel Prize winning chemist and published poet ponders the intersection of art and science–and reads one of his poems at an event at Greenwich Village’s Cornelia Street Cafe.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted May 4, 2009

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