Monthly Archives: September 2006

Darwin and the Racing Asparagus

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Here’s a great NPR story on Charles Darwin. FlCfS president Joe Wolf told me when he brought this story to my attention that, “It is told as a story but it is really teaching about science and evolution. To me … Continue reading →

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Florida biologist honored with “genius grant”

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Congratulations to Edith Widder for obtaining a MacArthur Fellow. Edith Widder is a biologist and deep-sea explorer who combines expertise in oceanographic research and technological innovation with commitment to reversing the worldwide trend of marine ecosystem degradation. More information on … Continue reading →

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Seals on Florida beaches

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Some strange things are going on with the wildlife out there: The storm-driven surf tossed two surprise visitors onto Florida beaches this weekend — two hooded seals, born just months ago on ice sheets in the North Atlantic. … No … Continue reading →

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Making the case for creationism

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Here’s a very discouraging and sad story about a creationism class. Note how the reporter makes no effort to step outside of one source–Mr. Rushton–at all. This story is nothing more than a series of quotes strung together. That’s lazy … Continue reading →

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Students do the mitosis dance

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Brandon Haught

This is a cute way to teach science: Science boogied its way into the realm of “cool” Thursday for about 120 P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School seventh-graders. At least, that’s how the students described life science teacher Randy Hollinger’s efforts … Continue reading →

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2 students finalists in science contest

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Two local middle school students are among seven from Florida and 40 nationally to be named finalists today in a competition promising to name “America’s Top Young Scientist.” The students are Almas Abdulla of Melbourne, an eighth-grader at Stone Middle … Continue reading →

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Science Under Siege

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Department of Biology, University of North Florida and the First Coast Freethought Society present: SCIENCE UNDER SIEGE The Attack on Evolution Panelists Anthony M. Rossi, Ph.D., Biologist, UNF Matthew R. Gilg, Ph.D., Biologist, UNF Jay S. Huebner, Ph.D., Physicist and … Continue reading →

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Studying earthquakes … in Florida

Posted on September 12, 2006 by Brandon Haught

Nope, hurricanes are just not enough for Floridians to handle. Now we have to worry about the ground shaking too. Sheesh! Last year’s strong hurricane season may have contributed to a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, … Continue reading →

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