Beer is four things: water, barley, hops and yeast. We hear a little about barley and a lot about hops – it’s San Diego and we’ve been IPA’d to death. But yeast, not so much. Maybe we’re a little squeamish because it’s a microorganism. Regardless, a squad of intrepid SANDSWArs paid a visit to White …
Happy 4th
I hope everyone is having a pleasant and relaxed 4th of July week. I’m reading about liquid biopsies, which is my idea of a good time. Anyway, a couple of quick reminders. Our Kick-Off Happy Hour is coming next Wednesday at Farmer & The Seahorse. Start time is 5:30. You should register, I guarantee nothing …
On Becoming a Science Writer
People sometimes ask me what I did to become a science writer. It was a circuitous path, but it’s worth noting that my degrees are in history and creative writing. I had to get the science knowledge through other means. I make this point because it’s not an exclusive field. In some ways, I’m disadvantaged …
Welcome to the San Diego Science Writers Association
San Diego is a science town. You know the players: universities, research institutes, biotechs, medtechs, just plain techs. There are lots of people writing about science, and probably an equal number who think that would be a pretty cool career but haven’t taken the plunge. So, we have recreated the San Diego Science Writers Association …
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