All manner of human creativity on display
David Ng is Director of the Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory at the University of British Columbia - this is a just a fancier way of calling himself a science teacher.
Benjamin Cohen is an Asst. Professor of Science, Tech., and Society at the University of Virginia. He studies the place of S & T in environmental history, policy, and ethics. He also writes other stuff.
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September 28, 2007
Category: Nature as in Earth, as in Global, as in Global Issues Generally
O.K. I have a few minutes to scribble some stuff here, so here goes. I've had a chance to tour Harbin a little more the last little while, and the one thing I can state is that it is a...
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Category: Nature as in Earth, as in Global, as in Global Issues Generally
"[I just want to] speak more freely," says anti-global warming enthusiast Patrick Michaels
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September 27, 2007
Category: Nature, as in parts, bits, molecular and stuff
(I didn't actually see this sign, which I got via Shelley, but I put it up because my talk later today will actually break rule number 3.) Well, I've been in China for the better part of three days...
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September 22, 2007
Category: NatureLand: What They Used to Call the Environment
I thought this blog post was pretty refreshing and kind of a nice way to look at things. It starts: When people hear that I spend two hours each way commuting to UBC from Surrey every day, the most common...
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September 21, 2007
Category: Nature as in Earth, as in Global, as in Global Issues Generally
Well, I'm off to north China next week, although unlike Nigeria, it sounds like I'll be wired in and still able to contribute to the blog. Specifically, I'm heading to the Northeast Forestry University in Harbin to give a few...
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September 20, 2007
Category: Nature, as in parts, bits, molecular and stuff
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September 18, 2007
Category: Humor stuff, and in the best of worlds, science humor stuff
One of the first things that a newborn experiences is not necessarily the warmth and scent of the mother's embrace, but rather a series of pokes and pricks to ascertain health and mental alertness. It therefore seems to me...
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September 14, 2007
Category: Knoxville '82: Where Miscellany Thrive
Epilogue: Hauntings -- to follow mystery, monsters, and ghosts of man-made meat
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September 13, 2007
Category: Nature as in Earth, as in Global, as in Global Issues Generally
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about good old 0.7%. This is the hallmark figure suggested by Pearson as a target for foreign aid to developing nations. In other words, the main idea is that wealthy nations do something nice...
Posted by David Ng at 3:18 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 12, 2007
Category: About writing generally
Specifically, this pretty one: Very nicely done biography of Charles Darwin, presented in the children's book genre, that also happens to be pretty enough for the coffee table (more info about the book here). Basically, the SCQ is hoping to...
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Category: Author Meets Bloggers
Final part with Prof. Parthasarathy, on breast cancer research, social movements, and the academics of science policy
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September 11, 2007
Category: Author Meets Bloggers
Technical systems are inextricably linked to--not distinct from--specific political, social, legal, ethical, and economic understandings...
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September 10, 2007
Category: Humor stuff, and in the best of worlds, science humor stuff
It is with great regret that I report on the demoralizing state of corn culture. Over the last decade, this once mighty cereal grass has succumbed to the stigma of repeated negative public perceptions. Arguably, this unfortunate downward spiral was...
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Category: Author Meets Bloggers
Studying genetic testing for breast & ovarian cancer, and understanding public policy about it
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September 7, 2007
Category: Industrial Agriculture
The role of sugar & candy & junk food industries in the crafting of the 2007 Bill
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September 5, 2007
Category: Nature as in Earth, as in Global, as in Global Issues Generally
Isn't this pretty? O.K. so lately, I've been immersed in revamping a website for a pretty high profile interdisciplinary project at my institution. It's essentially related to all of those lectures I was playing around with (here, here, and...
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Category: The Art/Science (Non?)Divide Building
The other night I had the privilege to check out Crowded House at a smallish venue. It was great - I highly recommend any serious music lover to check out Neil Finn and the boys. They are really one...
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September 4, 2007
Category: Nature as in Earth, as in Global, as in Global Issues Generally
So... the SCQ is back from its summer hiatus, and needs to get rid of a 30G 5th generation video iPod. Sort of like this one: And it actually couldn't be easier to win. Here are the details:...
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