The Case Against the Monsanto Verdict: Why this verdict is harmful.
The verdict delivered in favor of Dewayne Johnson on August 10th, 2018 shook not only consumers around the world, but […]
Narcissists – A Spectrum of Abusers
I have often discussed narcissists on my show in varying forms. I have mentioned their roles in trolling, social media […]
Science Communication, Language, and Perception
Communication is essential when it comes to relaying science content to the general population. Science has performed a substantial amount […]
Sexual Assault – The “Not Secret” Secret
Featured image from SVA Project Unbreakable CW Sexual Assault With the increased amount of news stories related to sexual assault, […]
#HeyScientistMel Episode 6 Media Responsibility and Science
In this episode, I discuss the 20 cognitive biases, the rise of the anitvaxxer movement (pushed by media), how the […]
“The Earth is not flat. It is hollow and expanding” – Why are we giving science deniers a platform?
Since the beginning of my journey into this project of mine involving science communication, I have encountered the following types […]
Charlottesville and White Nationalism – A Perspective
On August 11th 2017, the white nationalist protest started at the University of Virginia. (Images via article linked) August 12th […]
Freedom of Speech – Clarifications, Cautions, Public Opinion, and Why It Is Valuable to Listen to Problematic Speech
Technology and social media have given many groups outlets to freely express their ideals and perspectives. This is a […]
Wonder Woman – Women as Superheroes and Why this Film Matters
Since 1920, out of 170 super hero films made in America, 7 have been exclusively women lead. This includes the […]