sentences:  In 2006, Maddox began contributing a regular humor column called "Blinded by Science" to "Discover" magazine.His writing draws upon his childhood exposure to science; due to his father's career, his family was immersed in science and he was regularly exposed to scientists at social events.Maddox's first year's columns earned him a nod as a finalist in the 2007 National Magazine Awards' "Columns and Commentary" category.