The Science of Mummies

The Science of Mummies

by | Oct 26, 2022 | Nerdy Observations

How did you first hear about mummies? Was it through school, learning about ancient Egypt and King Tutankhamen? Or perhaps via television? Television, and the popularity of Hallowe’en, has sparked a bigger interest in mummies. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a...
Another Peeve – Should of or Should Have?

Another Peeve – Should of or Should Have?

by | Oct 19, 2022 | Grammar / Spelling

As an editor and writer, I naturally have many peeves around the incorrect use of language. This Weekly Writing Tip looks at one of my pet peeves – the incorrect use of “should of”, “could of”, “would of”, and “must of” – a peeve I’ve discovered many share with me....
Writing Abstracts that Get Accepted

Writing Abstracts that Get Accepted

by | Oct 12, 2022 | Writing Advice

By Guest Contributor Miranda A. L. van Tilburg, PhD   As we move into abstract season, I thought it would be worthwhile re-posting this blog by our guest contributor, Dr. Miranda A. L. van Tilburg from a couple of years ago. She has lots of great advice that...