January 2012
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Immortality
I was a bit surprised at the negative reactions to my post about a breakthrough in longevity research. I guess I shouldn’t be, as I’ve already heard people make these arguments before (e.g. here and here).
Still, it surprises me.
And it’s not that I’m not concerned about overpopulation (though that’s not the only objection I hear). I just don’t think...
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Uncovering Unseen Treasures of the World's Museums →
jtotheizzoe:
BoingBoing wants YOU to visit your local natural history and science museum and send them pictures of your favorite exhibits. What do they mean to you? Are there hidden treasures of nature and science that the world needs to see?
GO!
So here’s my challenge to you: Visit your local science and natural history museums, photograph your favorite exhibit, and send me the...
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Talking to UW seminar about science journalism....
sharonchan:
I am at the UW talking to a seminar of graduate science students and we’re talking about advice for how to work with media. Advice?
I’m in this class right now, not three feet from Sharon, who was/is~ a tech writer for the Seattle Times.
Tumblr! w00t!
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(LINK) A Shocking Idea: Nerves Might Run on Sound,... →
lucifelle:
Most people know that nerves work by passing electrical currents from cell to cell. But you might be surprised to learn that no one knows exactly how anesthetics stop nerves from carrying pain signals. That’s why two scientists believe that we really don’t know how nerves work after all. According to their controversial theory, electricity is just a side effect of how nerves really...
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Great Scientists: Thomas Edison
fakescience:
Actually, I think there’s a lot of research like this, and the future might well feel the same about what we do now. Consider the debate on animal testing, or how some of the earlier psychology experiments, like the Standford Prison Experiment.
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Anonymous asked: As someone who's majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Chemistry, I'd like to say that I really enjoy reading your blog and that it is definitely one of my favorites on Tumblr. Do you know any other really good science blogs that you could recommend to a fellow science nerd? Thanks!
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Tumblr Crushes
black-tangled-heart:
fer1972, bookspaperscissors, corinnegabrielle
2headedsnake, alecshao, rerylikes
crookedindifference, cwnl, realcleverscience
Woah! Totally flattering and an awesome way to start the day! =]
Btw, if you’re interested in using tumblr to get your art fix, I’m personally a big fan of black-tangled-heart. Not sure how to describe the style - other than...
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Americans, we helped you and spread awareness... →
dreamradicaldreams:
theloupgaroux:
czarofdeath:
Post by gamzeemakara
Please help. We won’t be able to send you BBC and European TV and stuff if this passes. As my friend said, this is dangerous and scary.
I’m not sure how to set one up, someone please make a petition.
+ Canada. Canada is included in this as well. fml.
ACTA is actually worldwide!
The negotiating parties include:...
thebatsam asked: "even though he does perpetuate harmful stereotypes about scientists" Thank you for thinking this! Does that mean you dislike Big Bang Theory as much as I do? I know a lot of scientists who love the show and don't have any problems with it, but I think the way the characters are portrayed is awful.
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Confession:
I really like the old scientist from the show Fringe. He just cracks me up.
… even though he does perpetuate harmful stereotypes about scientists.
P.s.: chrisweedboygenius said: I actually like Fringe, despite the bad science it perpetuates.
Yeah, I’m with you. It’s just fun and my kind of SciFi. That and Dr. Who. Gotta have your Who.
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Creationism, Intelligent Design, etc.
Some days I find it amusing; other days I find it annoying.
Today is the latter. (At least after watching this. Always be wary of videos that disable ratings.)
I understand that people have strong emotional and religious views which relate to sciences, but don’t mislead people, don’t set-up a double-standard, don’t defy facts, don’t ignore 99.99% of the scientific...
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Question: Why Does Sound Travel Faster In Solids?
I need your help Tumblr.
Many of you may already know that sound travels faster in denser mediums (gas < liquid < solid). So, the “speed of sound” is not constant (the “speed” scientists refer to is under specific conditions). However, you may not know why the speed changes. And, I think I’m with you.
The typical explanation (at least the one I’ve heard...
“The scientific man does not aim at an immediate result. He does not expect that...”
– Nikola Tesla, “Radio Power Will Revolutionize the World”, Modern Mechanics and Inventions (July 1934). (via crookedindifference)
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Article About Yours Truly
I’m taking a science communication class and one of our assignments is to write an article about the work of our team-member. So, this is what mine wrote about me. Just thought I’d share it since I don’t discuss what I do often enough on the blag. Also, it’s pretty weird for me to read this, seeing how what I said was understood and translated for another person. It has...
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pbump:
A feed showing the topics being edited on Wikipedia in real-time.
This is pretty interesting. (And try customizing it to make it less chaotic.)
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“Scientists have designed a car seat which can recognise the ‘bottom-print’ or...”
– New car seat can recognise driver`s “bottom-print” | Zeenews.com (via smarterplanet)
This is pretty genius. I don’t know if it will become the dominant biometric, but perhaps it’ll become one of them, maybe used in conjunction with another. (It’d be awesome if you...
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Time for a Change? Johns Hopkins Scholars Say... →
infoneer-pulse:
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University have discovered a way to make time stand still — at least when it comes to the yearly calendar.
Using computer programs and mathematical formulas, Richard Conn Henry, an astrophysicist in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and Steve H. Hanke, an applied economist in the Whiting School of Engineering, have created a new calendar...
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A Momentary Flow: Self-healing electronics could... →
wildcat2030:
Via Scoop.it - Knowmads, Infocology of the future When one tiny circuit within an integrated chip cracks or fails, the whole chip – or even the whole device – is a loss. But what if it could fix itself, and fix itself so fast that the user never knew there was a problem?A team of…
Self-healing materials and that NeverWet stuff I wrote about the other day are two recent...
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“I’m an amateur paleontologist, so I’ve spent a lot of time looking at the...”
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Newt Gingrich (via anticapitalist)
*facepalm!*
This is really one of the dumbest things that I’ve read in a while. We need more scientists and humanitarians in politics. I wonder if putting an income cap on political jobs would help foster a more sincere, intelligent, and caring...
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December 2011
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I Can Haz Latkas =D
Just made some tasty latkas!
Also, I committed a grave heresy - a worse one than usual! - I baked a few. Honestly, I just couldn’t put any more oil in the pan. As is, I’m gonna feel those latkas, not for 1, but for 8 days after eating. oy!… also, they taste awesome baked!
Happy holidays everyone =]
p.s. Oil… fire… Kinda interesting that fire isn’t...
USA.gov: Old Gadgets Can be Useful, Too →
usagov:
By Felicia Chou, a program analyst in the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery at the Environmental Protection Agency
‘Tis the season to be gushing about the new electronic gadgets you’ve received for the holidays, and figure out what to do with your old ones. Sure, you could keep them in your closet or attic, waiting for the day VHS tapes are all the rage again, or when...
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L.A. Times: Congress' 10 biggest enemies of the... →
climateadaptation:
Dear L.A. Times, Hope it’s OK I post in full… m
“Republicans launched an unprecedented frontal assault against environmental protections and regulations this year, prompting Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) to call his chamber “the most anti-environment House in history.” Here are the 10 most powerful and outspoken opponents of clean air, clean water, conservation and climate...