David Disalvo
I'm a freelance writer, blogger and research wonk who writes about science, technology and the cultural ripples of both. Along my winding career route I've been a public outreach specialist, editor, research analyst, proposal writer and part-time journo. When I'm not writing for True/Slant, I'm blogging about neuroscience and a medley of 'ologies' at Neuronarrative.com, and writing freelance for Scientific American Mind.
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When it Comes to Taking Care of Mom, Report Ranks U.S. Below Latvia, Croatia and BosniaMother's Day is all about expressing gratitude to those who deserve it year round. But if the newly released "Mothers Index" from the group Save the Children is accurate, we in the U.S. have a funny way of showing Mom we care. -
Are We in a State of Fear, or Resignation?In short order we've witnessed two events-one a calamity and the other a near calamity-that have our collective attention raised. But do they also have our fear response raised? -
Tim Tebow and the Psychology of Betting on Human ResolveTebow is the prototypical NFL QB. He's 6' 3", 245 lbs, and as strong as many linebackers. But the combination of the three pitfalls above are overshadowing his physical prowess, and possibly for good reason. -
Six of the Biggest Placebo Scams at Your DrugstoreWe call a product "snake oil" if it doesn't do what its seller claims. This can be said of several products on shelves at your local drugstore. -
Spiked Anti-Rape Condom Could Debut Soon in South AfricaRadio Netherlands Worldwide reports that the first anti-rape condom, called Rape-aXe, could make its debut in South Africa just prior to the start of the World Cup.
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Negotiating Randomness is as Human as BreathingSeveral years ago I was working on a public health campaign in Birmingham, Alabama and heard some news that put a tragically capital R in Random. -
'The Male Brain', or How to Write a Pop Science Book Without EvidenceA few years ago I read Louann Brizendine's book, "The Female Brain", and marveled at her ability to take weak correlations and turn them into impressively scientific-sounding "facts."
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Why the Spring Break Rape Total in Daytona Beach Will Keep RisingThe first official week of Spring Break was a violent one in Daytona Beach, where six rapes were reported in as many days.