It hasn’t been easy for Suite101 to catch up with Julie Angus, the first woman to row across the Atlantic ocean. The adventurer, scientist and environmental activist is either atop her bicycle, hiking in the woods, or rowing around the world. We’re thrilled to welcome her as one of Suite101’s Guest Writers. Hear from Julie what it’s like to get intimate with oceanic ecosystems while being pummeled by hurricanes on her Atlantic ocean crossing. Then find out how she tackles the writing process in this three-part interview with Suite101 Science & Nature editor Jill Browne.

In 1658, barber-surgeon Jean Madry was granted a royal commission to practice in New France. Between then and 1825, little progress was made in surgical procedures.

More goodies come out of the Alvin and the Chipmunks vault, with a second poster. The movie, which stars Jason Lee, opens December 14th.

Recently released reports detail common side effects experienced by recipients of the vaccines recently approved by the FDA for the prevention of the swine flu.

Despite the nutritionist recommended daily serving of dairy, studies show that cow's milk is harmful to consumer health and contributes to the issue of animal cruelty .