Wumph!
I was looking for something else and came across this instead. I've seen this in person. There is probably a group like this in your neighborhood, check them out!...Posted on July 5, 2008 8:05 PM • 12 Comments •
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Texas Education Agency May Get its Comer-Uppance
Christina Comer is suing the Texas Education agency. Here is a copy of the law suit. From the Dallas News: AUSTIN - A former state science curriculum director filed suit against the Texas Education Agency and Education Commissioner Robert Scott on Wednesday, alleging she was...Posted on July 3, 2008 11:08 AM • 2 Comments •
Home Chemistry: A New Guide for Hobbyists and Home Schoolers
Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science) is a new book by Robert Thompson. The premise is simple. The coolest thing in the world is a home chemistry set like this one from Gilbert, which combined both chemistry and microscopy:...Posted on June 3, 2008 10:14 AM • 18 Comments •
How much science does a science blog blog ....?
Many bloggers and blog readers have suggested that certain "science blogs," like PZ Myers' Pharyngula, as well as this blog, do not produce enough science content. This guest post by Stephanie Zvan asks: Are these so-called "science blogs" really science blogs?Posted on May 29, 2008 7:57 AM • 112 Comments •
85% of Americans Want a Presidential Debate on Science
Despite the fact that the presidential candidates will not accept the invitation extended by Science Debate 2008 for a nationally broadcast science forum in May there is ample evidence to suggest that they should: A new poll ... a real poll .. indicates that 85%...Posted on May 12, 2008 5:03 PM • 5 Comments •
Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine Awarded
I almost literally grew up in the shadow of the Albany Medical Center. Many of my family members were at one time or another employed there, perhaps cleaning the floor while in high school or in a clerical position as a part time job, etc....Posted on May 2, 2008 9:41 PM • 0 Comments •
Flock of Dodos
With all this talk about Expelled!, the creationist movie, I thought it was about time to resurrect the review I wrote many moons ago of Flock of Dodos by Randy Olson, along with some updated information. Flock of Dodos is a much better film than...Posted on April 27, 2008 11:18 PM • 1 Comments •
Expelled! Induced Conversations and the Future of Science, Medicine and Hollywood
Despite the fact that the producers of Expelled! have the most nefarious of motives in mind, and that we can expect more from them (we are waiting for the other shoe to drop), it is interesting to note how many conversations this documentary about Intelligent...Posted on April 23, 2008 9:22 AM • 12 Comments •
Early Video of PZ Myers!!!
Not many people know this, but PZ Myers, when he was a little kid, made an appearance on Mr. Science (actually, PZ mentions this often in public lectures as a reason he got into science, but I've never noticed him say anything about this on...Posted on April 20, 2008 3:11 PM • 0 Comments •
Some of my best friends are pseudonymous bloggers
A couple of weeks ago, Bayblab blog requested that I join a discussion on their site regarding pseudonymous blogging. It was obvious to me given the reputation of Bayblab that this was likely an ingenuous request, but I went ahead and joined the discussion anyway....Posted on April 17, 2008 11:00 AM • 45 Comments •
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