Monthly Archives: August 2017

Many science writers work at desks or in offices. I work on laptop, commonly from hotel rooms covering stories. ( Stokpic)
One of the most common questions I get asked is how to become a science writer. How do I get started? What skills do I need? Is it possible to make a living at it? Science writers arrive at the career by various paths, plus the job depends largely on […]

How to Become a Science Writer

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The visual center of brains of blind people may be active and produce lights and colors.
One of the most common questions blind people get asked about their blindness is “What do you see?” Unless the blind person formerly had sight, there’s no frame of reference to describe the experience. A person blind from birth typically doesn’t see anything… not black, not gray, not white. It’s […]

What Do Blind People See?

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It's possible to survive a nuclear attack. Know the location of shelters and don't panic.
The possibility of a nuclear attack is terrifying, but if you’re not at ground zero, it’s possible to survive an atomic bomb, particularly if you take the proper action. Your best strategy depends on several factors, including the time you have to prepare, your proximity to the bomb and the […]

How to Survive a Nuclear Attack

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