Author Archives: Thoughtscapism

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About Thoughtscapism

Cell Biologist, science communicator, an agricultural and biodiversity analyst, and a fiction writer.

1. Does Glyphosate Cause Cancer?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

The first in my series of 17 Questions About Glyphosate is the one topic made famous by a somewhat confusing classification system of potential cancer hazards. Much media and public attention on glyphosate followed after World Health Organisation subgroup, International Agency for Research … Continue reading →

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17 Questions About Glyphosate

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

Many worry about pesticides for health or environmental reasons, and the most common target of general concern is undoubtedly glyphosate, the active ingredient in the famous weedkiller RoundUp. I find that the best thing to do when something worries me, is to find out more … Continue reading →

Posted in agriculture, biology, chemistry, environment, health | Tagged | 17 Comments

On Barbapapas, Young Minds, and Energy Technologies

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

And now for something completely different: in a lighter tone, let’s look at what children’s books might be teaching my kids about science and technology. Start ’em young! Being a parent of little kids I find myself thinking more about how … Continue reading →

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Environmental Impacts of Farming

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

The Swedish Food Agency (Svenska Livsmedelsverket SLV) recently published a report on a many-faceted breakdown of environmental effects in farming per one kilogram of farming product. This report was also discussed in an opinion piece in the Sweden’s largest newspaper, Dagens Nyheter (under the … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! Today I’m celebrating the rotavirus vaccine. It has given such an immense gift to thousands of mothers in the developing world. Not to say that it isn’t great that so many mothers in the developed world have also been … Continue reading →

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Thoughtscapism | 1 Comment

Has Alternative Medicine Been Studied Enough?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

I’m very happy to introduce my first guest writer, as this piece was a collaboration between me and Lee-Ann MacDonald. Lee-Ann is a Canadian mother of two, who has varied experience from studies into fields as diverse as Arts and Holistic Health … Continue reading →

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The Great Myth of Vaccines and Autism

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

For a long time I thought there would be no need for me to write about the misconception that vaccines would somehow be connected to autism. This is a point that has been so extensively studied that there is no … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Thoughtscapism

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

I want to understand the world, which makes me passionate about science. I wish to express and explore the human condition through language, which makes me passionate about writing. In order to do these things, I must question my assumptions, test the limits … Continue reading →

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Monocultures – the Great Evil of Modern Ag?

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

Instead of adding to the cloud of confusion around farming with vague comments on the ills of monoculture, it would be far more fruitful to concentrate on understanding what actually lies behind the grand-sounding concept. Continue reading →

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If You Care About Bees, Look Past Neonicotinoids

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Thoughtscapism

Deciding that neonicotinoids would be the cause of bee problems is a strategy that does not give the bees much cause to celebrate. The evidence points to a whole host of different factors as the main cause for their troubles. Continue reading →

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