Category Archives: arts

Beertown: anatomy of an American town

Posted on 25 October 2015 by Steve Caplan

Omaha may not be known as a Mecca of the arts, but for a mid-sized Midwestern US city, there is no shortage of good theater. No, it’s not Broadway – although we do get the occasional traveling Broadway show that … Continue reading →

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Unconscious gender bias? What do I picture when I think of a scientist?

Posted on 26 October 2014 by Steve Caplan

Recent years have seen a lot of discussion on the blogosphere on gender bias in science. There is no question that awareness is always the first step in heading for a solution. Do I have an unconscious bias against women … Continue reading →

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I’d rather be blasting homeopathy…

Posted on 24 February 2011 by Steve Caplan

Although Austin has been doing such a great job in this area, and Cath’s defrocking of “horror-scopes” made a nice contribution, I would like to get my own claws on this matter. But alas, sadly, I have my own agenda … Continue reading →

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