Patricia Brennan, tthe scientist who conducted the study on duck penises that ruffled the conservative media's feathers earlier this week, has finally come forward to tell everyone to stop freaking out about her scientific research. Duck dicks are important, she says, and Fox News just doesn't "get" science. She goes on to say some science-y things about ducks and their penises and then shares with us the real reason for her research: DUCK PENISES ARE FUCKING NUTS.

[Slate]