Citizen science as peer review

Citizen science as peer review

by | Nov 21, 2013 | Op-eds, Opinions

One of the goals any citizen scientist should have is to obtain the clearest information possible, before making any decision on an important issue. Obtaining information crucial to making decisions on important issues should be a paramount goal for any citizen...
Citizen science as peer review

The finest news money can buy?

by | Oct 17, 2013 | Op-eds, Opinions

Is journalistic integrity now for sale in our culture? On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, the outside wrap of the Times Colonist ran an advertisement, on the front page, in a manner that could be misconstrued as news. Beneath the newspaper’s title flag was a full-page ad...
Citizen science as peer review

A vision for citizen science

by | Oct 3, 2013 | Op-eds, Opinions

My last two articles have focused on issues in politics related to science and alternative medicine respectively. This time, I want to get to the nitty-gritty of what this column is about: applying science as well as rational thinking to daily life. The title of the...
Alternative medicine on campus

Alternative medicine on campus

by | Sep 26, 2013 | Op-eds, Opinions

There is a centre on the main floor of the Student Union Building (SUB) that offers appointments for, amongst other things, acupuncture and chiropractic. Jill Cooper, who works at the centre, forwarded me an email she received from Eileen Seto, the resident...