The inimitable Andrew Mark Henry on the non-pagan origins of the Christmas tree. youtube.com/watch?v=m41KXS…

Pre-orders for The Way By have sold out with the publisher! If you still want to pre-order and get the book after it officially comes out on Friday, you'll now need to use: Amazon: amazon.com/dp/1959350374/… Barnes and Noble: barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-by-a…

Doing my monthly-ish check in of what's going on here and all I have to say is what the actual f*ck. Also, the fact that I have no option to block or hide ads like this is absurd.

If you want to support a first-time novelist and an indie press, we would all appreciate it! Buy the book or just spread the word! Everything helps, even if it is just a boost to help The Way By find its audience.

Leaving my office after recording with @AkAstronomy feeling more alone in the Universe than ever. As it should be after a conversation about the Fermi Paradox. 😉

Does anyone have a good reference for at least an estimated number of locations that are considered haunted in the U.S.? The only one I can find is the Wikipedia list, & I really don’t want to go through and count them individually. Bonus if your ref includes other countries.

In case you’re wondering how today is going, I just typed “goasts” instead of ghosts, and it took me more than a few seconds to figure out why that wasn’t right.

Listen, if you’re boring, just say that. 😘 I could say we’ll try to do better, but we absolutely won’t. I’ve been told I’m not serious enough my entire career, & I’ve still had a successful one. It’s ok for scientists & science communication to be silly & relatable. #womeninstem

The CDC whispered this a year ago. “SARS-CoV-2 can have lasting effects on nearly every organ & organ system of the body weeks, months, & potentially years after infection. Documented serious post-Covid conditions include cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, renal,

We are so excited to share episode 79 with you, which features the amazing Geo Rutherford, creator of everyone’s favorite fall video series, Spooky Lake Month! Listen to learn more about Geo, as well as some facts & stories about three of the world’s spookiest lakes. 👻