Archives for February 1, 2008
Flock of Dodos Extras
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 You’ve heard of the movie Flock of Dodo’s. … But have you seen the out takes? Me neither. But I do have this for you (warning: Includes PZ Myers Footage)… (Do wait for the end. The best bit is at the end. Don’t miss it!!!!!)
Mercury Has been Copyrighted
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 NASA will no longer be making photographs from its latest Mercury probe available on the internet. Recent evidence from the nearest planet to the sun (that we know about) clearly indicates that the planet has been copyrighted. Legal experts are working on the case now, but feel that a resolution is unlikely. Even stranger evidence…
Romney Exposed as Tolerant
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 [hat tip: Salad is Slaughter]
Free Ticket to Saturn and Titan
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 You can fly, without leaving the comfort of your own computer, to Saturn and its moon Titan. The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and CIT have a bit of software and data that lets you climb on board the Cassini Huygens mission.
Blogospherics – Recommended reads
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 How Internet Explorer became as wonky as the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a post by Charles Arthur exploring the historical and technological reasons that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, well, kinda sucks and is a big pain in the butt for all of us. The Divine Afflatus explores the role of divine inspiration (like, God talks…
Thank You Katherine, Hello Ginny
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 This may mean little to most of you, but there is a behind the scenes change at Science Blogs, and I wanted to acknowledge the hard work that some people are doing that you don’t get to see when you merely read our blogs.
Quirkology
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 [Hat Tip: Ancora Imparo]
Wine is good for you
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 Grapes of gnash: Pomace, the residue of red winemaking, may help prevent tooth decay Red wine has long been known to contain a substance, resveratrol, that is heart-healthy. Now research shows that both red wine grapes and winemaking residue, known as pomace, contain substances that may help prevent tooth decay.
Coturnix’s Mom is Blogging
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 Over at Blog Around the Clock, Coturnix’s Mom is blogging a series called “Memories of War,” about her time during World War II The entire series can be found here: Memories of War, Part I (guest post by Mom) Memories of War, Part II (guest post by Mom) Memories of War, Part III (guest post…
Sheep Cloner To Be BeKnighted?
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 Sir Ian Wilmut earned his knighthood for his major role in cloning a sheep (Dolly). (In the old days, you had to duel kill infidels and stuff to earn a knighthood, but whatever…). There is now a move, possibly quite justified, asking Queen Elizabeth II to take away the honor.
I want a rocket pack for my birthday
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 … and some goggles.
Moveon.org endorses Obama
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 Below the fold is the press release (somewhat shortened). The numbers fell out at about 70-30.
Speaking of Technology …
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 Linux Installed Base will Double This Year The success of consumer IT products like the ASUS Eee PC will help provide the leverage needed to get hardware vendors on board with open source, according to Dirk Hohndel, Intel’s chief technologist for open source. He believes the install base of Linux-based desktops could potentially double this…
Holy Crap, Another Sbling!
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 I’m reminded of my friend Dan. He was one of 23 kids (or some such number). He was maybe fourth or fifth. He tells of sitting around in the living room as a kid, with a half dozen or so siblings, watching TV. His mom and dad come home with a new baby. “Oh, kids,…
Friday Peer Reviewed Cat Blogging
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 A paper just out in Genomics presents a very thorough study of cat genetics. Cat as is in kitty cat. The findings are expected, yet surprising in a few areas. The conclusion the authors draw about cat origins is very weak, in my view, but the information this study provides about cat breed genetics is…
Pope: Science Ruins It
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 Science ruins being a human, according to the Pope. Speaking of cells, the Pope said: When human beings in the weakest and most defenseless state of their existence are selected, abandoned, killed or used as pure ‘biological material,’ how can one deny that they are being treated not as ‘someone’ but as ‘something,”
K-12 Online Learning
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 An increasingly large number of K through 12 students (in the tens of thousands or more) are getting some or all of their education on line. Typically, the on line resources are provided by private corporate vendors contracting to individuals or in some cases school districts, and the target audience tends to be middle school…
This is Darwin Month
Posted by Greg Laden on February 1, 2008 “My bones are almost 200 years old.” Charles Darwin’s bones will be 199 years old on February 12th. There will be celebrations, shipbuilding, and blogging. I’ll try very hard to do something every day, including later today. Beginning tomorrow, this blog will join Charles Darwin on board the Beagle for a trip around the world.
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