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Fingers on chalkboard
The wild and wacky–and even useless–is honored annually at the Ig Nobels. Here’s an article about just a few of those “honored.” The sound sets teeth on edge, makes skin crawl and sends a shiver down the spine. Just thinking … Continue reading
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The heat is turned up
The heat is turned up over at the News Chief newspaper. Yet another response (first here, second here) to our initial statement appears, this time in the form of a whole guest column. Jonathan Smith (Sept. 24 letter to the … Continue reading
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Nobels are great, but what about education?
So, America has dominated this year’s Nobel prizes. Outstanding. But there is also warranted concern over the future, and I’m glad this article focused on that. The American sweep of Nobel Prizes in science this year has filled the nation’s … Continue reading
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Water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink
Yet another science survey and yet another dose of bad news about the public’s understanding of science and the world around us: When the results of its latest survey came back, officials at the American Museum of Natural History were … Continue reading
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Darwin or Design article
Here’s an article about the Darwin or Design event. We did send our press release to this newspaper, but it wasn’t used for whatever reason. I’ve gone ahead and e-mailed the release to this reporter directly, even though it’s probably … Continue reading
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Letter about ID
A letter to the editor in today’s St. Petersburg Times: Kudos to the School Board candidates at the recent political forum in Beverly Hills who support the teaching of “intelligent design” in our schools as an acceptable alternative to the … Continue reading
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Can we take much more bad news?
U.S. science education lags … Science education in U.S. elementary and middle schools is overly broad and superficial, according to a government report issued Thursday that also faults science curricula for assuming children are simplistic thinkers. … Other countries such … Continue reading
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Florida biologist honored with “genius grant”
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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