Links for you. Science:
Breakthrough: New Flow-Battery Design Provides 10-Fold Improvement
Defending Stephen Jay Gould's Crusade against Biological Determinism (the criticisms of Gould's 'misanalysis' aren't are straightforward as claimed)
What does it feel like to get bitten by a ground hornbill, I hear you ask?
Gobi Desert Romans Are Unfounded Speculation
Other:
"Metro sprawl" misses better opportunities in the core
Michele Bachmann's Holy War
Michele Bachmann's Excellent Adventure
The 3 Wings of the Republican Party: The Crazies, the Corporatists ... and Democrats
Diane Ravitch, the Anti-Rhee
A Tale of Two Southies
The Great Corn Con
In Response to @MattYglesias: How Would Ravitch Run a School District?
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