Wherein I post a link to a PZ Myers’ article on evolution.
Archives for Science
Let Us Find Ourselves A Worthy Goal
Another video from Carl Sagan.
The Difference Between Science & Faith
Wherein I ruminate on a difference between science & faith, using new information on the size of protons as an example.
The Universe is Vast and So Damn Sexy
Wherein I link to an amazing deep space picture
Science is a Process
Wherein I share a video from Ted.com about science denialism.
Staring at the Sun
We may be a small, selfish, vicious, short-sighted species in many respects. But that we can see and understand the vast processes that have shaped our existence still makes me smile and love humanity despite itself. From NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day site.
Solar Flare
Link via IO9
Why You Should be Skeptical of Science Headlines
Amy Tuteur has an important post over at Science-Based Medicine that you really should take the time to read. In a nutshell, she points out the problems with accepting the LATEST AND GREATEST SCIENCE DISCOVERY OF ALL TIME headlines that media organizations and (some) journalists love to put out there as a way to get [...]
Moon Footage
(via Ze Frank)
The Future, Gay Penguins, and Other Tidbits
When we have a watch that can do video calling, eyeware that can display interactive menus based on eye movement, and signals from outer space, you know that the future is upon us.Meanwhile, gay penguins raise a family, women are just as good at math as men, men are selfish pigs, and if you think [...]
Full story »