Category Archives: In the News

Seals on Florida beaches

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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2 students finalists in science contest

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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Talks at Valencia Shores

Here is a series of interesting talks going on in Valencia Shores. Stop by if you are in the area. A series of lectures on science vs. religion is planned for the fall, leading up to a panel discussion in … Continue reading

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Sigh … Hovind gets free press

Kent Hovind got some free press for his fantasy park. I don’t quite grasp the reason for the story in the first place. True science gets a one-sentence, weak refutation in the story, which shows a certain bias or laziness … Continue reading

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Interesting lectures

Here is a series of lectures taking place in Lakeland folks might want to attend if in the area. LAKELAND — A lecture series sponsored by a local center for science and religion will address a question of ultimate significance … Continue reading

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More bad news in Florida

Uneducated kids imperil state growth, report says A generation of poorly educated children unlikely to get college degrees threatens Florida’s ability to create a competitive work force and may weaken the state’s economy, a new report being released today says. … Continue reading

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Tackling Evolution Challenges at Museums and Parks

Here’s a good story that shows the fight to defend science happens in places beside the classroom and politics. The vast majority of scientists agree that intelligent design (ID) — the belief that the complexity of life is evidence that … Continue reading

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I don’t think Pluto really cares

I just love how newspaper stories about the demotion of Pluto from planet to dwarf play up the whole personification of the solar system thing. It’s as if there is some seismic shift in planet hierarchy and the planets’ feelings … Continue reading

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