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What We're Talking About Sunday, March 21, 2010
Spring is springing up everywhere and today’s no day to be hunched over the computer. But even thought it’s a beautiful day here at SB Headquarters in New York City, if you’re anything like us, cutting off access to the latest the Internet has to offer would be like cutting off an arm. To wit, we present a fun way to finish off your weekday and get your weekend started right. Enjoy some seasonal vegetables, courtesy of Scicurious of Neurotopia", who explains why asparagus makes your pee smell funny. GrrlScientist of Living the Scientific Life gets the party started with anthropomorphic elements in action. And Rhett Allain of Dot Physics weighs in on stupid sports show physics, while Matt Spring of Built on Facts deconstructs some death-defying Indian stuntman physics. Happy weekend, everyone!
NeurotopiaMarch 19, 2010
“Early spring is a good time of year. Sci starts feeling a little more motivated, it's finally warm enough to feel comfortable running outside again (not that Sci ran inside, she was just very uncomfortable outside), and it's asparagus season!”
Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)March 19, 2010
“Directed by Roderick Fenske, Marie Curie is proud to present: "Chemicals having a party," featuring sexy carbons, bored noble gases, and explosive reactions. This is a hilarious and educational video about chemistry!”
Dot PhysicsMarch 19, 2010
“I think shows like ESPN's Sport Science are a good idea - you know, introduce some cool science ideas by using cool sports. This show just needs some help.”
Built on FactsMarch 19, 2010
“How is it possible? What kind of friction is necessary, and is it any more difficult for the cars to do the stunt than it is for the motorcycles?”
The winning Pi Day Pies have been announced! The Grand Prize winner was definitely a labor of love, and the runners-up are also very impressive. A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year's contest, it was a smashing success. Here's looking forward to even more pies next year—it's never too early to start working on that perfect idea.
“So he had spent the day chopping the heads off of something like 90 mice that he had raised for a couple of years. And you have to remember, Billy was a graduate student. That meant that most likely, these mice were his only friends.”
Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
Here's one last "sneek peek" from BBC's upcoming LIFE, an 11-part follow up to PLANET EARTH (the most successful natural history documentary of all time) which premiers TONIGHT on the Discovery Channel on a television near you
Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
This Africa species is much easier than yesterday's mystery bird!
The mount of a musk ox (Ovibos moschatus), photographed at the New Jersey State Museum....
The Life Science Channel RSS FeedPhotos and video of the Eyjafjallajokull fissure vent eruption that started last night in Iceland.
We've been watching it for weeks, but it looks like tonight Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland has finally erupted for the first time since 1823.
On sections of the fault adjacent to January's rupture, strain built up by plate motions is still there, waiting to be released. The only question is when, and how.
The Physical Science Channel RSS FeedEyjafjallajökull erupted tonight. Small so far, we'll see how it develops, first eruption in 187 years. Eruptions...
It's a question of whether we're going to go forward into the future, or past to the back....
Hint of a things to come?
The Environment Channel RSS FeedLiving the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
Books, books, beautiful books! This is a list of biology, ecology, environment, natural history and animal books that are (or will soon be) available to occupy your bookshelves (or your library's bookshelves) and your thoughts.
I'm flying out to New York City on Sunday to participate in the very exciting BRAINWAVE series...
USA Science and Engineering Festival: The Blog
COPUS (Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science) organizers are thrilled to be supporting the USA Science and Engineering Festival effort, particularly by helping the scientific community connect to the festival in their own community through satellite events.
The Education Channel RSS FeedThere's nothing like the prospect of a black person receiving a government service to rile up the Republican base.
Dispatches from the Culture Wars
My friend Daphne Eviatar, who now works for Human Rights First, alerted me to this video put out...
Dispatches from the Culture Wars
Orly Taitz got on the ballot for secretary of state in California. I'm telling you, God loves me....
The Politics Channel RSS FeedWhile we regularly post lengthy discussions on Obesity Panacea, there are many research updates, news stories, videos,...
The Guardian has a review of NIH Director Francis Collins' book,The Language of Life: DNA and the Revolution...
Early in the prolonged economic crisis a patient who had lost his factory job came to see me....
The Medicine & Health Channel RSS FeedSunday, January 17 at 9-10:05am E. Science online talks between generations - Beatrice Lugger and Christian Rapp:...
Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
Scientia Pro Publica (Science for the People) is a blog carnival devoted to sharing the best science, medical, environment and nature blog writing with the public, and it is seeking submissions and hosts!
People do better at a simple task if ask themselves whether they'll do it than if they simply tell themselves to do so. Even a simple reversal of words - "Will I" compared to "I will" - can boost motivation and performance.
The Brain & Behavior Channel RSS FeedHypocrits caught exposing themselves.
On Becoming a Domestic and Laboratory Goddess
Spring has sprung, little muffins, and mama is so ready.... Figure 1: Prestige by Carlos Santana. $79.00 at...
A week ago I observed that commenting was being transformed with the spread of Disqus and Echo. The...
The Technology Channel RSS FeedConfessions of a Science Librarian
I received an email a couple of weeks ago from Daniel Cromer of the Hrenya Research Group located...
Journalism has always been communal Top Google queries about scientists: should we be surprised? Getting more out of...
First, I would like to welcome Gozde Zorlu to the blogosphere - check out her blog and say...
The Information Science Channel RSS FeedLiving the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
The recent embargo kerfuffle that I ranted about on my blog was the result of a misunderstanding -- a very unexpected misunderstanding!
Is there anything you would like to know about publishing a popular science book? Have your say here.
On Becoming a Domestic and Laboratory Goddess
Why does the academic universe keep fucking with me? Here's the situation - science has been very good...
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Some engineers use cranes and steel to make their designs reality, but synthetic biologists engineer using tools on a different scale: DNA and the other molecular components of living cells. Synthetic biology uses cellular systems and structures to produce artificial models based on natural order. Read these posts from the ScienceBlogs archives for more:
Pharyngula May 30, 2007
The Loom January 31, 2008
Discovering Biology in a Digital World July 2, 2006
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Skloot Launching FAQ Blog Series Answering Questions About The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Got any questions for Skloot about her book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks? Now's the time to ask them ... she's launching a series in which she'll answer FAQs on her blog. Now collecting questions from readers.
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Animal Rights and Human Needs: Foundations of the debate (Part II)
Problems and Potentials of a Phylogenetic Approach to Assigning "Rights."
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