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News for Nerds - The Flood Science Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll look at the ugliest animals in the world, we'll explain NASA's plan to pay you to lie in bed all day, and we'll reveal the incredible science of 'painting tumors'. But first, let's talk about the science behind one of

Building a Better Student: Beyond The Diploma, Part 2

It’s difficult to define success, because to ten different people it means ten different things. But if, for the sake of argument, we agree that it’s a conjunction of career triumph and personal happiness, then what ingredients should your student add to the mix in order to increas

News For Nerds - Friday the 13th Edition

Friday the 13th is a billion-dollar disaster. Not the movie series, but the actual day itself. There’s a report that businesses in America will lose close to that amount of money through lost productivity. Blame it on the power of superstition.



Which is silly when you di

News for Nerds - The Left Brain Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll explain how a building can melt a car, we'll learn about the future of passwords, and we'll show you why it's sometimes pretty easy to ignore your girlfriend. But first, here are your headlines.

Building a Better Student: Beyond The Diploma, Part 1

Every year, the job market is swamped with millions of new high school and college graduates, each racing to land one of the few job openings. The competition is not unlike musical chairs, with more applicants than positions, and it can be heartbreaking for a student who has worked hard for fo

Inspiration for the Cooper James Mysteries

I’m excited about my latest series for young adults (and old adults, middle-aged adults, kids, centenarians, etc.).



Some people have asked if the Cooper James Mysteries were inspired by the Hardy Boys books, and the answer is “no.” However, they were

News for Nerds - The 'Most Expensive Coffee' Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll talk about birds who can learn the speed limit on certain roads, we'll get the official definition of "a snail's pace," and we'll get to the bottom of a phenomenon known as "sleep texting." But first: you'l

Building A Better Student: Standardized Kids

A friend of mine writes terrific children’s books, with multiple bestsellers and a loyal fan base. Recently he found himself embroiled in a dispute with an editor who claimed that his latest work contained language “too advanced for the target audience.”



My f

News for Nerds - The Spiderweb Edition

Welcome back to News for Nerds! This week we'll meet a painting robot, learn about the world's oldest crock-pot, and give you one more reason to blame all  your problems on your mother. But first: spiders!

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Everyone has th

Announcing Dom's New Book Series!

This blog post is a bit unusual for me, but I feel that by putting this out to the universe it will make a project of mine much more real. It’s almost like a birth announcement.



In early July I flew to England. I wasn’t a traditional tourist, and I wasn’t res