About Science Me
Who Am I?
My name is Rebecca, Becky, Bec, or Brrrkakaka if you just like making silly noises (of course you do). I was born and raised in England which is why I spell words like "colour" and "aluminium" the good old-fashioned way. I moved to New Zealand in 2007 and today I run two websites, two kids, and two pets. I have a long backstory in writing and a part-done degree in Biology stalled, not unironically, by the need to have babies. I blame their dad, Pete, the multi-talented git who also created the game Battlecruisers.
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Jellyfish mastered sex long before us. Frankly, we're the ones odd-balling it with our penises, vaginas, and miserable childbirth.
15 Popular Science Books
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Best Lex Fridman Podcasts
Lex Fridman hosts a popular science podcast in which he digs into the minds of world-class experts and extracts intellectual treasures.
How Does DNA Work?
DNA isn't just a blueprint for embryos. You're literally expressing your DNA right now, as if you have a clue what you're doing.
What COVID Does To Your Body
The evolving SARS-CoV-2 virus behind COVID now produces a vascular disease that can cause multi-system dysfunction.
The Life of Isaac Asimov
Asimov was intent on raising the intellectual awareness of America, fearing that otherwise humanity would become its own downfall.
Who Owns Your Organs?
It's not you—it's me. While the Veto Rule is standard practice in many nations, it raises a little-known ethical dilemma.
Can We Live on Mars?
What are the challenges of colonising Mars? A look at terraforming and artificial life support to make Mars habitable for humans.