Sheril R. Kirshenbaum
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October 22, 2008
About a year ago, we had an idea to make science more prominent on the campaign trail this election cycle: ScienceDebate2008 was born.
It wasn't long before a lot of folks took notice and the initiative grew rapidly. Eventually, the presidential candidates weighed in.
This week,…
October 20, 2008
We're here at the University of Minnesota for Innovation 2008:
This conference, held on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota, will bring together academicians, policy makers, business leaders, scientists, educators, artists, students and the public to discuss solutions to the…
October 19, 2008
Just in case you missed it Friday, the front page of The New York Times featured science, technology, and politics:
For decades, the United States dominated the technological revolution sweeping the globe. The nation's science and engineering skills produced vast gains in productivity and wealth,…
October 16, 2008
No doubt. And yet, when NC, FL, and OH appear to be shifting toward ~475 nm...
October 15, 2008
Here's hoping Joe Wurzelbacher makes a cameo on this week's SNL...
I can't believe McCain brought up autism again. And earmarks for the planetarium in Chicago. And Ayers. This debate feels like we're watching the 'Greatest Hits' of the McCain campaign.
Oh and on the last question, I have to…
October 15, 2008
What does the Filet-O-Fish at McDonalds have in common with that imitation crabmeat in California rolls and the uh, 'healthy' ingredient in beer-battered fish-n-chips?
Pollock: poster child of sustainable seafood.
Well the pollock fishery is now possibly on the brink of collapse. Managed…
October 14, 2008
by Philip H.
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October 13, 2008
It's sure been a stormy October, but Monday's numbers are looking up. Way up. And in an odd coincidence, it's another reason to mention 1933 today.
October 13, 2008
Science, New Series, Vol. 77, No. 2003, Issue Containing the Preliminary Program of the Chicago Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and Associated Societies May 19, 1933, p. 464
ENTERTAINMENT FOR LADIES
Mrs. Henry Gale, chairman of the Ladies' Committee, has reported…
October 10, 2008
DNA testing has now proven that a pup carried by a female blacktip shark in a Virginia aquarium contained no genetic material from a male.
The research was reported in Friday's Journal of Fish Biology and marks the first verified case of asexual development in this lineage.
October 9, 2008
This image on Wall St. is becoming all too familiar at CNN.com...as are rumors of another impending 'Great Depression'.
One year ago, the Dow closed at 14,164.53. Today's it's about to close at 8,579.19.
I'm not a financial analyst, but it's clear times are changing. And the Fed needs to act.…
October 7, 2008
In my final post over at NexGen, I discuss how to conserve what we have. And while there are several layers, the most obvious begins with YOU.
Because the truth is that personal decisions matter. Really. And like all those bumper stickers read, 'Think Globally, Act Locally.'
Head over and read…
October 3, 2008
Today we're both off to The Salk to participate in The Science Network's ongoing annual conversation known as Beyond Belief. This year's theme is 'Candles In The Dark':
Beyond Belief: Candles in the Dark is the third in an annual series of conversations: an ongoing project to foster and promote…
October 2, 2008
- Sarah Palin, Vice Presidential Debate October 3, 2008
Uh, yes. Anyone else get the feeling that the VP candidates are speaking different languages tonight?
October 2, 2008
I've written before about a favorite elected official in Congress, Republican Wayne Gilchrest. From today's Washington Post:
Wayne Gilchrest, the nine-term Republican congressman who represents Maryland's Eastern Shore and parts of Anne Arundel County, has had it, and he's ready to talk.
He's had…
October 1, 2008
Michael highlighted Sarah Palin's positions on evolution and climate change, explaining that her logic loops make him nervous. Me too. And that's why I'd like to debate her.
And it turns out some readers, sciblings, many bloggers, and C-SPAN agree it might be fun.
September 30, 2008
Palin vs Kirshenbaum
Apparently readers, sciblings, many bloggers, and C-SPAN agree it might be fun.
Okay folks, well I'm game if Sarah is...
September 30, 2008
Over at Bora's place you'll find lots and lots of videos from our day at the North Carolina Zoo. The overlords at Seed outfitted us with these cool little Flip camcorders which were a lot of fun to play with. Here I interview Bora [note my excellent skills as camerawoman]:
Lots more poorly…
September 29, 2008
I just received this warning by email:
'The house voted against the bailout. Hello Great Depression part II.'
What do readers think?
September 29, 2008
Really.
Everyone's worried that no matter what Biden says on Thursday, Republicans will cry 'sexism'. Well I'm a woman too. So why not? No I'm not on any ticket, but consider: I've got more experience in Washington than the governor and arguably better ideas on energy, foreign policy, the…
September 28, 2008
On September 25th, Nature magazine published 'Choosing A Future,' telling us more about where each presidential candidate stands on science related topics. And despite the humorous and uncanny similarities of the front and back covers, this is a very serious issue because it outlines some…
September 28, 2008
On September 25th, Nature magazine published 'Choosing A Future,' telling us more about where each presidential candidate stands on science related topics. And despite the humorous and uncanny similarities of the front and back covers, this is a very serious issue because it outlines some…
September 26, 2008
Yesterday 61 Nobel Laureates* released a letter endorsing Barack Obama for President:
An Open Letter to the American People
This year's presidential election is among the most significant in our nation's history. The country urgently needs a visionary leader who can ensure the future of our…
September 26, 2008
I mean it's cool the Arizona Senator seems to care about the well being of fish all of a sudden, but uh seriously, what's with McCain and oil? I mean 'Drill Baby Drill' isn't exactly a convincing campaign slogan.
[Thanks to Mark Powell for the video]
September 25, 2008
It should be no surprise to readers that birds are among my very favorite critters. Aside from occasional blogger Sparticus Maximus The Great, I also reside with a pair of recessive pied budgies named Nemo and Che (who are real proud to be descendants of dinos). So naturally, I said I'd be…