What We're Talking About Sunday, March 21, 2010
Friday Fun Science Links
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!
- More news of the week on Page 3.14.
Friday Weird Science: Why does asparagus make your pee smell?
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!”
Chemical Party
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!”
More ESPN Sport Science Goodness
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.”
Death-Defying Inclined Planes!
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?”
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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.
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“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.”
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Life Science
Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
Reptiles and Amphibians: Waterfall Toad Leap from Danger
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)
Today's Mystery Bird for you to Identify
This Africa species is much easier than yesterday's mystery bird!
Photo of the Day #884: Musk ox
The mount of a musk ox (Ovibos moschatus), photographed at the New Jersey State Museum....
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The 2010 fissure eruption at Eyjafjallajokull
Photos and video of the Eyjafjallajokull fissure vent eruption that started last night in Iceland.
Eruption started at Eyjafjallajökull 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.
Haiti: what next for the Enriquillo Fault?
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 FeedEnvironment
thar she blows
Eyjafjallajökull erupted tonight. Small so far, we'll see how it develops, first eruption in 187 years. Eruptions...
One thing we can all agree on
It's a question of whether we're going to go forward into the future, or past to the back....
Now, this is interesting...
Hint of a things to come?
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Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
Birdbooker Report 110
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.
Universe Event in NYC Tomorrow
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
The Science Festival is Coming!
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.
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Racism Is Still the Republican Base: The Healthcare Edition
There's nothing like the prospect of a black person receiving a government service to rile up the Republican base.
Dispatches from the Culture Wars
Human Rights First Counters Cheney Ad
My friend Daphne Eviatar, who now works for Human Rights First, alerted me to this video put out...
Dispatches from the Culture Wars
Taitz on the Ballot
Orly Taitz got on the ballot for secretary of state in California. I'm telling you, God loves me....
The Politics Channel RSS FeedMedicine & Health
This Week: In Brief (March 15-21)
While we regularly post lengthy discussions on Obesity Panacea, there are many research updates, news stories, videos,...
The Language of Life
The Guardian has a review of NIH Director Francis Collins' book,The Language of Life: DNA and the Revolution...
With or without health care reform, doctors' jobs get harder
Early in the prolonged economic crisis a patient who had lost his factory job came to see me....
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ScienceOnline2010: Talks Between Generations (video) - Part 6
Sunday, 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 is Seeking Hosts and Submissions
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!
Requests work better than orders, even when we're asking or ordering ourselves
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.
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Et tu, YouTube: Viacom
Hypocrits caught exposing themselves.
On Becoming a Domestic and Laboratory Goddess
Dr. Isis's Shoe of the Week
Spring has sprung, little muffins, and mama is so ready.... Figure 1: Prestige by Carlos Santana. $79.00 at...
The continuing "death of comments"
A week ago I observed that commenting was being transformed with the spread of Disqus and Echo. The...
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Confessions of a Science Librarian
Advancing and Promoting your Research on the Web
I received an email a couple of weeks ago from Daniel Cromer of the Hrenya Research Group located...
Today's must-reads on science communication/journalism
Journalism has always been communal Top Google queries about scientists: should we be surprised? Getting more out of...
New blog on science journalism and communication
First, I would like to welcome Gozde Zorlu to the blogosphere - check out her blog and say...
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Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
About That Embargo Kerfuffle ..
The recent embargo kerfuffle that I ranted about on my blog was the result of a misunderstanding -- a very unexpected misunderstanding!
So you want to write a pop-sci book: Open thread
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
How Dr. Isis Got Tied Up in Red Tape for 40 Minutes
Why does the academic universe keep fucking with me? Here's the situation - science has been very good...
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SB Basics
Synthetic Biology
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
“Playing God”
The Loom January 31, 2008
"Frankenstein Was Here": Synthetic Biology as Graffiti
Discovering Biology in a Digital World July 2, 2006
Build your own virus
Humanities & Soc. Sciences
Culture Dish
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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Problems and Potentials of a Phylogenetic Approach to Assigning "Rights."
bioephemera
Mr. Penumbra's Twenty-Four-Hour Book Store
Robin Sloan's short stories are magical realism for techies
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