Robin Nixon

Robin Nixon was a staff writer for Live Science. Robin has a combined B.A. in biology and psychology from Columbia University. She has served as a research assistant for studies conducted at New York University and Harvard.

Articles by: Robin Nixon

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Why We Save Stuff

By Robin Nixon published

People keep stuff not because they are excited about owning it.

Sing it Baby! Almost Everyone Can Carry a Tune

By Robin Nixon published

90 percent of the population can sing in-tune.

Oil Drilling: Risks and Rewards

By Robin Nixon published

The Bikini Effect Makes Men Impulsive

By Robin Nixon published

Bikinis and other sexy stimuli can make men more prone to seek immediate gratification - leading to blown diets, budgets and bank accounts.

How to BBQ a Healthier Burger

By Robin Nixon published

Adding herbs to a burger makes it healthier, new research suggests.