Links 8/15/10

By mikethemadbiologist on August 15, 2010.

Links for you. Science:

Yay! J. Neuroscience Agrees with Me that "Supplementary Materials" is BS and Ruining Science!
NU prof David Hull invented his field
The aurochs: due for a comeback?

Other:

Morning in America
2. Sewers and storm drains
Which side are you on?
Why museums need more art lending
We Can't Restore Our Country If We Underpay the Folks Restoring Our Buildings
Losing sight of what matters in America: Do we value 'value' or just value 'cheap'?

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