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Sheril R. Kirshenbaum

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December 4, 2008
As depicted on Shell's ad in today's Washington Post: Thanks Joe.
December 3, 2008
'Try to be the smartest boy in class.' ..writes 9 yr old Alec Greven in How To Talk To Girls. Sure, he may not have much dating experience--and admittedly, I haven't read the book--but this charming little guy is onto something and may have better advice than John Gray. The author loves to read…
December 2, 2008
I looked back at the woman next to me in disbelief; a mid-forties Greenpeace Director. It was June 2006 and we had been chatting a few minutes as the plane taxied on the runway. She began by telling me about her journey to activism. A literature major in college, she felt a longing to do more to…
December 2, 2008
Give this video at least a minute and you'll see some spectacular shadow art. I particularly like the last style (1:15) using sculptured mass to create recognizable form:
December 1, 2008
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates National Security Adviser Gen. James L. Jones Secretary of Homeland Security Gov. Janet Napolitano Ambassador to the United Nations Susan E. Rice Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. Welcome the 'new dawn of American…
December 1, 2008
Look up tonight at twilight... for the three brightest objects the sky--Jupiter, Venus and the moon (a crescent only 5-percent illuminated)--will align for a spectacular site. Regular readers know I love all things space and this evening offers a unique opportunity for enthusiasts everywhere.…
November 26, 2008
Read my full article at DeSmogBlog...
November 26, 2008
November 25, 2008
So I've spent the past many days moving across town. Not a terribly far jump, just enough to change my zip code by one digit. The transition has caused me to sift through a seemingly endless pile of loot collected at conferences and events... many of which, bestowed unto me in the name of…
November 24, 2008
Hawaii has seen another invasion of the dangerous box jellyfish and we've got the details at Talking Science. Most importantly, remember everything's connected: oceans, land, and atmosphere. We're a single component of the vast array of biodiversity on the planet and what alters one species…
November 23, 2008
John Lynch over at Stranger Fruit recommended this quiz by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute featuring 33 questions designed to measure knowledge of America's founding principles, political history, international relations, and market economy. According to ISI, 71% of Americans fail and the…
November 18, 2008
The past week has seen a mild ripple across the science blogosphere over women in science. I've refrained from participating this round while Chris and I are hard at work completing our manuscript. But today while I'm presently somewhere miles up between coasts, I've scheduled this entry to point…
November 18, 2008
This morning I'm off to meet Chris in LA for the launch of the National Academy of Sciences Science and Entertainment Exchange. The Exchange will connect producers, directors, writers and others in need of scientific information for their productions with science, medical and engineering experts.…
November 17, 2008
Our latest post at Talking Science was motivated by Bush's announcement last Wednesday of plans to sell the rights to oil and gas off Virginia's coast. Our perspective should not surprise regular readers, and the principal message is that we need to stay vigilant about protecting our environment as…
November 17, 2008
While at The Salk last month for Beyond Belief 3, I also taped this episode of The Science Review for The Science Network with Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Nita Farahany, Lawrence Krauss, and Roger Bingham. It's a discussion on neurolaw, neuropolitics, and science in government. (Lawrence and I get…
November 14, 2008
by Philip H. Now that the Election is over, there is the serious business of communicating and framing science to get back to. We learned a few things this year - science issues aren't yet ready for primetime debates, but if you ask cogent questions, and keep the number relatively small, you can…
November 13, 2008
The first visible-light snapshot of a planet circling another star thanks to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope: Planet Fomalhaut b orbits the star Fomalhaut, 25 light-years away in the constellation Piscis Australis. I cannot help but be reminded of Tolkien: 'The Eye was rimmed with fire, but was…
November 13, 2008
I've joined Chris at DeSmogBlog where I will soon be posting under my own name. The first contribution deals with President Obama and climate policy. Here is an excerpt: Let's be realistic: Past climate bills have failed mainly due to predictable attacks claiming they would damage the economy.…
November 13, 2008
Created by Samantha Teich:
November 12, 2008
Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday that she would be honored to help President-elect Barack Obama in his new administration, even if he did hang around with an "unrepentant domestic terrorist." And the source is...
November 12, 2008
Karl from Innoculated Mind is part of what looks to be an excellent new site called Biofortified. It's a group blog on plant gentics--especially genetic engineering--written by grad students, professors, and the occasional guest expert. Check out today's post on the debate over genetically…
November 12, 2008
Ecology professor Nalini Nadkarni at Evergreen State College recently estimated that we presently have '61 trees per person.' Our latest post at Talking Science explores what that calculation means.
November 11, 2008
Cottontop tamarins can only be found in the tropical forests of Colombia. Critically endangered, less than 1,000 live in the wild and 1,800 in captivity. [source: BBC]
November 10, 2008
Brittle stars off the coast of New Zealand are at CNN today and recently appeared on the BBC. In fact, these critters are making waves across the interwebs. Evidence continues to mount that echinoderms rule... Someone better warn the guys at Deep Sea News.
November 10, 2008
With that simple "we" in millions of in-boxes, the post-baby-boomer era seems to have begun. The endless "us versus them" battles of the '60s, over Vietnam, abortion, race and gender, at least for a moment last week, seemed as out-of-touch as a rotary phone. These young voters and those slightly…
November 9, 2008
A few readers emailed about the rumors surrounding a supposed Wonder Woman movie. Yes, I heard about Megan Fox, but it's not true, with no word on when or even whether the film will happen. Thanks to those who remembered I'm holding onto hope that we'll see a strong, independent female role model/…
November 9, 2008
In case you haven't seen it yet... Read his full Op-Ed here.
November 8, 2008
Some of my favorite friends are in the habit of naming puppies after places in Australia. Readers already met Chris' Boston Terrier Sydney, and this weekend I'm watching Tasmania. Don't let those calm eyes deceive you, this fellow has at least as much energy as his talented, adventuresome mom:
November 7, 2008
'Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place.' - Nelson Mandela in a letter to Barack Obama We now have the opportunity to restore America's reputation. Let it be.
November 6, 2008
The boys at Deep Sea News are hosting Carnival of the Blue this month: This 18th edition of the Carnival of the Blue is one mixed with awe and pessimism, yet optimistic for the beginning of a new political era in the United States. Keep in mind these posts were written prior to the November 4th…