Category Archives: Communication

Reliable Information is Written Respectfully

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Sharon Neufeldt

This is part 3 of a 3ish part series on navigating the language of chemicals. Read an introduction, part 1, part 2, and part 2.5 if you wish. When researching the chemicals in a product, the curious consumer will most … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Aldehydes

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Sharon Neufeldt

Consider this an unscheduled footnote to part 2 of the ongoing 3 part series on navigating the language of chemicals. Read an introduction, Part 1, and Part 2 if you wish; Part 3 should appear on Monday. While reading about … Continue reading →

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Myths, Hyperboles, and Buzzwords about Chemicals

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Sharon Neufeldt

This is part 2 of a 3 ± 1 part series on navigating the language of chemicals. Read an introduction and part 1 if you wish. Efforts to make sense of the health and safety information for any given product … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Disorder Threatens Public Health*

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Sharon Neufeldt

A widespread disorder affecting a staggering number of citizens in developed countries, including the U.S., has recently been brought into the spotlight.

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Sleepy Bees Waggle Sloppy

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Sharon Neufeldt

For humans, sleep deprivation has a negative impact on performance in many areas, such as motor and communication skills.

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Highest Impact Factor… Wikipedia?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Sharon Neufeldt

In college, I remember being told to never cite Wikipedia as a reference when writing up an essay or report.  Literally anyone (and their mom) can contribute to Wikipedia, so believing its content is an exercise of faith in collective … Continue reading →

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