There is something that baby mammals always do: suck their thumbs (or trunks in case of elephant). Several benefits have been associated with thumb-sucking: it relaxes babies, it slows down heart and breathing rates and regulates stomach muscle movements. Thumb- and trunk-sucking is associated with food and mom, and therefore is the most comforting actionContinue reading “Thumbs and trunks sucking”
Author Archives: Martina Bodner
Women in STEM: Rebekah
My 29th guest is Rebekah, PhD candidate in evolution and genetics of ageing and passionate science communicator. Hi @rebekah_jwhite! First of all would you like to tell us something about you? Hello! I am Rebekah, a British PhD student currently at the University of Exeter. I am in my first year, and researching the evolutionContinue reading “Women in STEM: Rebekah”
The chemistry of hangover
I recently started a collaboration with the science communication blog KnownUnknown and wrote an article on the chemistry of hangover. Here is the link: http://knownunknown.in/2020/07/15/the-chemistry-of-hangover/ Enjoy it!
