Guest Thinkers — December 15, 2010

AGU 2010!

Sorry about the lack of updates – I’ve had some computer-related issues here at the AGU 2010 meeting, but hopefully tomorrow I can highlight some cool stuff I’ve learned about Eyjafjallajokull, Chaiten and more. Remember, you can check out my Twitter feed (@eruptionsblog) too for tidbits on the meeting.

Look for more tomorrow!

A man with sleep apnea sleeping on a couch.

Health

Sleep apnea is surprisingly deadly. One in five adults has it

If not treated, the disorder drastically increases one's risk of death.

A person is walking with an umbrella in front of a yellow smoke.

Neuropsych

Is psychology good for anything?

Recent high-profile instances of fraud in psychology have led some to wonder if there's anything useful about the field at all.

Strange Maps

The Indian Ocean has the world’s largest gravity hole. Now we know why

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Four egyptian sarcophagi with animal heads emitting the smell of ancient Egyptian mummies.

The Past

Get a whiff of ancient Egyptian mummified organs

The stench of death is actually fairly pleasant.

The Past

A Soviet doctor’s wild experiment to create hybrid human-ape super warriors

In an attempt to prove Christianity inferior to communism, a Soviet scientist hoped to play God.

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