Matt Davis

Matt Davis

Matt Davis writes stories about science, technology, bizarre anecdotes from history, esoteric odds and ends, bleak but nevertheless fascinating environmental issues, and whatever else grabs his easily grabbed attention.

Devil facial tumor disease, or DFTD, has cut the Tasmanian devil population by 90 percent. Now, some devils have evolved to resist the virulent cancer.
Landlords aren't the ones getting rich off of renting properties; slumlords are.
The diet claims that people with different blood types process their food differently. Does it pass muster?
The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.
How the story of a statistics student being late to class became the inspiration for the protagonist of Good Will Hunting.
Chronic procrastination is associated with a slew of negative health outcomes.
While there's plenty to be worried about, it's important to remember that we're making progress, too.