What's safe when it comes to apps, channels, and games? How can we improve internet safety for children and for media in general?
Author: Anastasia Bodnar
Anastasia is a mother and science communicator with a diverse background in plant genetics, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, public health, and risk assessment. She serves as Policy Director of Biology Fortified, Inc, a non-profit organization that fosters conversation about issues in food and agriculture.
Introduction to GMOs
Surveys show most consumers don't know much about GMOs. In this post, we review key terms and common myths about GMOs.
Safe Teething Remedies
Some teething remedies are not safe. Learn which are best, and which should be avoided, including homeopathic teething remedies and amber necklaces.
IUDs are a great birth control option. Why aren’t they more common?
There are many birth control options. This post describes what an IUD is, how they work, and some reasons they might not be as widely used as they could be.
The high price of food labels
Research shows that organic and non-GMO food labels raise food prices. Avoiding unnecessary labels means a smaller grocery bill.
Building a scientist communicator: Anastasia’s origin story
When I was in kindergarten, I wanted to be a paleontologist. I’d find old chicken bones in the playground dirt and bring them gleefully home to my mother. My love for science only grew stronger as I got my hands on more science books, and as my father started me on a steady diet of … Continue reading Building a scientist communicator: Anastasia’s origin story
