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A scientific reference manual for US judges

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Rainbow connection

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A scientist and journalist by training, I enjoy all things science, especially science-related humor. My column title is a throwback to Jane Austen's famous first line in Pride and Prejudice

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Evolution and creationism: they CAN get along

Evolution and creationism: they CAN get along

Jul 29 2009 | comment(s)

Thanks to Seth MacFarlane, we can all shake hands and be friends again, as he's solved the evolution versus creationism debate - it's both!

Who Moved My Cheese (wheel)?

Who Moved My Cheese (wheel)?

Jul 29 2009 | comment(s)

There are no words to explain this. Perhaps British folk like Patrick can explain.

Cheese rolling is a sport, according to ESPN's E:60. It's just like the running of the bulls in Pamplona, except it's in England, and you're chasing cheese instead of bulls chasing you...ok, so it's not really like running of the bulls, but makes about the same amount of sense.
He's bringing sexy (green golf) back

He's bringing sexy (green golf) back

Jul 27 2009 | comment(s)

I just don't get the appeal, as I explain in this post about douchebaggery (and nor does Cash, apparently: see #8).

But if he can bring a little star power to one of the least environmentally friendly industries out there, more power to him and his ridiculous golf outfit.
Physics and emotion

Physics and emotion

Jul 27 2009 | comment(s)


Indexed comes through on a Monday morning, as always!
Exploratorium: Origins (and Awesomeness)

Exploratorium: Origins (and Awesomeness)

Jul 24 2009 | comment(s)

As a science nerd, and as a science nerd with friends who are science teachers, I am always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to expose others to the beauty and wonder that is science and broaden their horizons in a concise, meaningful way.

I was bested today by aforementioned science teacher extraordinaire (and best friend) Maggie Nufer, who sent me a site that fulfills all criteria, and as a bonus is aesthetically pleasing (the site, I mean, but Maggie is too).
Two new scientific journals, Duh! and Huh?, to debut

Two new scientific journals, Duh! and Huh?, to debut

Jul 21 2009 | comment(s)

Or at least, they should, according to WSJ's Melinda Beck.

There are more than 5,200 scientific journals, Beck says in Health Blog, so do we need more? Well, two more couldn't hurt.

"I think there should be two more scholarly periodicals: I’d call them Duh!, for findings that never seemed to be in doubt in the first place, and Huh?, for those whose usefulness remains obscure, at least to lay readers."

Examples of possible articles for Duh!'s first issue:
Toddlers become irritable when prevented from napping.
Cats make humans do what they want by purring.