Jon Lee Andrade, Ph.D.

Articles

What’s Your Type
The 48 Blood Types You’ve Never Heard
Of

“All of us identify with one or more categories that say something definitive about who we are as people. You could probably rattle off a bunch right now […] So, it’s a bit strange that most of us have no idea what our blood type is, a category with far more serious consequences to not know you’re a part of.”

Sunny Skies for the Fattest Reindeer

“We are deep into the holiday season, and that means a lot of things for a lot of people. To some, it’s a strange reminder of the changing long term weather patterns brought about by climate change. And while the reality of the situation rings out a somber tone, hopefully knowing that some animals have been making the best out of a warming environment will help lift some spirits in time to enjoy the present. And what better way to deliver such nuanced cheer than by telling you about the world’s smallest, fattest reindeer?”

Moonshot 2: Electric Boogaloo

“Have you noticed this, that everyone’s trying to get back to the Moon for some reason? NASA’s Artemis, China’s Chang’e, India’s Chandrayaan, and even private ventures like Odysseus. Governments and companies worldwide are racing to get up there. But what’s changed since the Apollo era? What happened to getting to Mars? And how close are we?”

The Cultivated Meat of the Matter

“Given the impacts of climate change and habitat loss on communities and ecosystems around the world, and given the need to expand our food systems to meet growing demand, exploring alternative meat options with reduced impact on the environment is critical.”

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