The NIH Un-Doubling

As I mentioned in a prior post, a presentation from the CPDD lobbyist, Ed Long (of Capitol Associates) put me on to a most interesting analysis of the NIH budget. One that I hadn’t seen before and one that makes a frightening point.
The doubling of the NIH budget has been completely reversed. Read on to find out how.

Ask a ScienceBlogger: Scientist, why do you blog?

A reader asked: “There are many, many academic bloggers out there feverishly blogging about their areas of interest. Still, there are many, many more academics who don’t. So, why do you blog and how does blogging help with your research?”
Good question, simple answer: “Much like other bloggers of any orientation, background and intention I have deep seated need for attention.”
There are some other reasons, of course.

Ask A ScienceBlogger: Why Blog?

A reader asked: “There are many, many academic bloggers out there feverishly blogging about their areas of interest. Still, there are many, many more academics who don’t. So, why do you blog and how does blogging help with your research?”