Steven Newton: In Defense of Scientific Methodology
Yeah, getting a little tired of the nabobs raggin’ on science. Steven Newton: In Defense of Scientific Methodology.
Read more...Wait, how big is NASA’s budget again?
A graphic sometimes gives you better info than hearing the numbers. Wait, how big is NASA’s budget again? | Bad Astronomy | Discover …
Read more...George Whitesides: A Lab the Size of a Postage Stamp
This is one of those times when you have to applaud innovative thinking. You define the problem. You define the restraints. You …
Read more...15 Ways Science Will Kill Us All
I love science. I also love satire and prudent caution. 15 Ways Science Will Kill Us All.
Read more...What Slime Molds And Subways Have In Common, According to Scientists
Science (and slime molds) can just be so cool, sometimes. What Slime Molds And Subways Have In Common, According to Scientists – biology …
Read more...Evolution of Life in 60 Seconds (1-min video)
Too many people don’t understand scale. This will help, I think. Evolution of Life in 60 Seconds § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM
Read more...Basics – Another Challenge for Ethical Eating – Plants Want to Live, Too – NYTimes.com
This brings to mind the saying: “I’m a vegetarian not because I love animals, but because I hate plants.” Another Challenge for Ethical …
Read more...Antimatter Lightning Discovered On Earth!
Science is definitely cool. And nature, too, for that matter (or antimatter). Antimatter Lightning Discovered On Earth! (via @dailygalaxy)
Read more...10 Interesting Futuristic Materials
Science is just so cool, sometimes. (Well, most of the time.) Accelerating Future » 10 Interesting Futuristic Materials
Read more...Hammerhead Sharks See 360 Degrees in Stereo
Scientists have long wondered why the hammerhead shark has such a strangely shaped head. via Hammerhead Sharks See 360 Degrees in Stereo …
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Fixing the Education System
As with the weather, many people complain about the state of education but don’t really offer up suggestions for changing it. Here’s one proposal to overhaul the current system.
Read more...How Many Planets, Exactly?
I’m dismayed by today’s vote by the IAU (International Astronomical Union) on their definition of a planet. Apparently, I’m not the only one… the 9,500 or so of the 10,000-ish total of astronomers who didn’t get to vote on this are a tiny bit upset as well. What’s upsetting me this time?
Read more...Planet, Planet, Burning Bright
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) submitted a proposal for the definition of a planet to its membership. No everyone was happy with what they came up with, including me. Here is my take on the silliness and my own attempt at a definition.
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