Robert Adler
Robert Adler is a science writer and blogger who divides his time between Santa Rosa, California, and Oaxaca, Mexico. He studied physics and mathematics as an undergraduate at the University of New Mexico and went on to earn a Ph.D. in psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He completed postdoctoral studies in clinical psychology at York University in Toronto, Canada and at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. After practicing as a clinical and neuro-psychologist in Santa Fe, New Mexico, San Francisco, and Santa Rosa, California, he studied science writing at the University of California, Santa Cruz and began to write about scientific and technological advances.
With a background in both social science and the hard sciences and a wide range of interests, Adler has published articles on artificial intelligence, archaeology, astronomy, biophysics, climatology, cosmology, evolution and genetics, linguistics, medicine, psychology, quantum physics . . . plus a variety of technological advances. His news stories, news features, feature articles and commentaries have appeared in Nature, New Scientist, ScienceNow, Astronomy, StarDate, California Wild, Muse, The Boston Globe, the San Jose Mercury News and on KQED Radio.
Adler is the author of three books:
Medical Firsts: From Hippocrates to the Human Genome, Wiley & Sons, 2004
Science Firsts: From the Creation of Science to the Science of Creation, Wiley & Sons, 2002
Sharing the Children: How to Resolve Custody Problems and Get on with Your Life, in hardcover, Adler & Adler, 1988; in paperback, 1st Books Library, 2001.
Adler and his wife, Jo Ann Wexler, write and self-publish Viva Oaxaca: An Insider’s guide to Oaxaca’s Charms. Information about the guidebook and about travel to Oaxaca can be found at http://www.si-oaxaca.com/.
Adler also comments about science, social issues and politics on http://zerospinzone.blogspot.com/, http://www.etalkinghead.com/ and http://chronikler.com/.
Latest Articles
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Star Wars Becomes Reality--Astronomers Find Planet with Two Suns
Star Wars viewers know Tatooine as Luke Skywalker's home planet, orbiting two suns. A team of astronomers have now found a Tatooine-like planet, Kepler-16.
Sep 15, 2011
- Robert Adler
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Astronomers Discover 50 New Planets Orbiting Other Stars
European astronomers have discovered 50 new planets circling distant suns, including 16 close to Earth's size and one skimming its star's habitable zone.
Sep 12, 2011
- Robert Adler
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New Research Says Extreme Summer Heat Will Become the New Normal
The punishing heat that has baked much of the U.S. this summer is likely to become "the new normal" within the next 50 years, climate researchers predict.
Sep 9, 2011
- Robert Adler
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Good News For a Change: Research Shows Chocolate is Good for You!
Research merging results from 7 studies with more than 100,000 participants showed that eating chocolate reduces the incidence of heart disease and stroke.
Aug 29, 2011
- Robert Adler
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Statins Protect More then the Heart: Surprising New Findings
People taking statins to lower cholesterol may be receiving an unexpected bonus. Statins also appear to cut deaths from infections and respiratory problems.
Aug 28, 2011
- Robert Adler
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New Study First to Link Armed Conflicts to Global Climate Changes
Experts warn that climate change risk is multiplied by its impact on societies. New research provides the first firm link -- between climate and conflicts.
Aug 24, 2011
- Robert Adler
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The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone--A Review
What does it mean to live in an equitable society? In this eye-opening book, two researchers document how inequality degrades everyone's quality of life.
Aug 22, 2011
- Robert Adler
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Even 15 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Add Years to Your Life
A new study finds that people who exercised for just 15 minutes a day reduced their risk of dying within 8 years by 14 percent and gained 3 years of life.
Aug 17, 2011
- Robert Adler
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Good Genes Beat Good Habits to Reach a Ripe Old Age
A new study of people 95 years old or more finds that they ate, drank and exercised pretty much like everyone else. Chalk their longevity up to great genes.
Aug 3, 2011
- Robert Adler
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Is Your Smartphone Addictive or Just Habit Forming?
Many smartphone users check frequently for updates. New research suggests that while this "checking behavior" is not quite addictive, it is habit forming.
Jul 29, 2011
- Robert Adler
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