Photo of the Day #346: Amur leopard
Laelaps
An Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis), photographed at the Philadelphia zoo....
God vs. Medicine
the buzz in the blogosphere
Miracles can save the lives of dying patients, according to a recent survey authored by surgeon Lenworth Jacobs of Hartford Hospital, in Connecticut. Of the 1,000 adults surveyed, 57 percent said "divine intervention by God" could save a family member in situations where doctors could not, even when doctors had advised against further treatment.
Do God and prayer trump scientific medicine?
08.19.2008 · Orac
... When it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans. An eye-opening survey reveals widespread belief that divine intervention can revive dying patients. And, researchers said, doctors "need to be prepared to deal with families who...
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You thought [the moonwalk phenomenon in the 80s] was bad? Well, just think how bad it will be when all the dolphin's start tail-walking. Great job Sea World...
Deep Sea News · Never Let Dolphins Watch Flipper · August 19, 2008
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Physical Science
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To my face
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Technology
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