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PATH: BS | Science

ACLU: Science is Under Seige Posted by Pile (5115 views) [E-Mail link]	[Science]
The American Civil Liberties Union has released a detailed report stating that, "academic freedom and scientific inquiry have come under sustained assault since September 11, 2001. Spurred by misguided and often disingenuous security concerns, the Bush Administration has sought to impose growing restrictions on the free flow of scientific information, unreasonable barriers to the use of scientific materials, and increased monitoring of and restrictions on foreign university students." Apparently this whole science thing is overrated, but I say, we obviously need science. Without science, wouldn't episodes of CSI be lame?
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Forbes Guide To Becoming Your Own Super Hero Posted by Pile (12766 views) [E-Mail link]	[Pseudo-Science] [Movies]
With the success of Batman Begins in the theatres, everyone is talking about how the story is about a millionaire with no special powers who equips himself with training and equipment to become a crime fighter. Forbes has produced a story outlining what the real world costs would be to begin being Batman. Obviously being a super-villian costs a bit less. You just need to come from a rich Republican dynasty.
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CNN Hails Nuclear Fusion As Oil Drilling Advancement Posted by Pile (6284 views) [E-Mail link]	[News Media] [Science]
A research group from UCLA has discovered a form of nuclear fusion. As exciting as the news may be and the exciting implications for new technology and alternative fuel sources, CNN didn't think this was a top story and buried it in their Science section of the web site behind other stories on exploding toads, cleaner air and discovery of an old woodpecker. To make matters obnoxiously worse, CNN's version of the story stated, "This new way of making nuclear fusion could have potential uses in the oil drilling industry and homeland security.."
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The Passion of Christ's Followers And Their Special Perspective Posted by Pile (9350 views) [E-Mail link]	[Sociology]
On this Easter day, when many are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, we've got an insightful article about passion and redemption from the Independent in the U.K. Well worth a read.
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13 Science Mind Benders Posted by Pile (7890 views) [E-Mail link]	[Science] [Edumakashun]
We interrupt the world's distraction by the Michael Jackson trial and the horrendous issue of a few baseball players on steroids to call attention to an interesting article by New Scientist, 13 Things That Do Not Make Sense. With a little luck, maybe our next batch of young scientists can tear themselves away from the Playstation long enough to accomplish some scientific breakthroughs? We can dream can't we?
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Harry Frankfurt's On Bullshit Posted by Pile (10629 views) [E-Mail link]	[BS] [Sociology]
Of course we had to cover this: One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted. Most people are rather confident of their ability to recognize bullshit and to avoid being taken in by it. So the phenomenon has not aroused much deliberate concern. We have no clear understanding of what bullshit is, why there is so much of it, or what functions it serves. And we lack a conscientiously developed appreciation of what it means to us. In other words, as Harry Frankfurt writes, "we have no theory." But Harry has his own ideas and this Princeton professor has released a tiny tome with an inciteful line of reasoning.
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Destroying the Earth Isn't As Easy As You Think.. Or Is It? Posted by Pile (9313 views) [E-Mail link]	[Environment] [So-They-Say]
If you were an evil scientific genius, what would be the best way to destroy the earth? Time travel? A microscopic black hole? Matter-antimatter reaction?
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Smart People More Prone To Choke Under Pressure Posted by Pile (9207 views) [E-Mail link]	[Dubious Research] [Sociology]
A group at the University of Michigan has released the results of a study that claims smart people are more likely to choke under pressure. Apparently undergrad students in Michigan are the perfect control group to represent smart people and their limitations.
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International Misery Day: January 24th Posted by RantMaster (11410 views) [E-Mail link]	[Pseudo-Science] [Lonely People]
An academic at Cardiff University in England has come up with a formula [1/8W+(D-d) 3/8xTQ MxNA] which he has used to compute the worst day of the year. And it's coming up this Monday.
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Exxon funds "think tank" promoting value of global warming Posted by Pile (9465 views) [E-Mail link]	[Environment]
A London-based "think tank" funded by Exxon is once again clouding the global warming issue, with their scientists claiming the notion is a myth, and furthermore, if it were true, they claim global warming would be a good thing.
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Bush supporters copy "I'm Sorry" site Posted by Pile (10097 views) [E-Mail link]	[Sociology]
In response to the successful I'm Sorry American apologist web effort, the right wingers have created their own copycat montage of rednecks, guns and SUVs proclaiming that they're "not sorry". And we get a glimpse into the complex minds of those who voted for GW Bush.
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Crypt-Kick the Tree Killers Posted by wizeGurl (8999 views) [E-Mail link]	[Environment] [Music]
In a moving tribute to the wonders of nature, the original singer of Halloween staple "The Monster Mash" is protesting Bush's environmental policies...or lack thereof...with a new version of his hit song. This one's entitled, "The Monster Slash." Give it a play!
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Cool New Maps Show Country's True Colors Posted by wizeGurl (4341 views) [E-Mail link]	[Science]
You've seen the red-and-blue maps from the last election. Awfully red, aren't they? And yet in reality, the election was very close to 50-50. Why are the maps so red? Because they assign electoral votes to land mass, not to votes. What if you had a map that shows the states not by how big they are geographically, but by population, which is how votes get counted?
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Who has the smarter supporters? Posted by RantMaster (9352 views) [E-Mail link]	[Psychology]
Ok, we're going to settle this once and for all. Here's a breakdown of average I.Q. by state cross referenced with the 2004 presidential election results.
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Sorry everybody! Posted by RantMaster (9224 views) [E-Mail link]	[Sociology]
There's a place where you can vent and apologize for the other half of the country.
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Groups across the country send message to the Iraqi people Posted by RantMaster (8037 views) [E-Mail link]	[Sociology] [Terroir-ism]
A loose organization called the "Fellowship of Reconciliation" has put together an interesting project, a collection of images taken by people from around the country sending messages to the Iraqi people that not all Americans are in league with the administration.
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Polls show US-International relations getting worse Posted by Pile (9480 views) [E-Mail link]	[Sociology] [Polls]
Newsday has an article comprising the results of polls taken in Canada, France, Britain, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, Israel and Russia.
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Take your vitamins....and die? Posted by Pile (4283 views) [E-Mail link]	[Science]
Since there isn't enough doom and gloom in the world today, groups in Britain have released study information which indicates that taking vitamin supplements may shorten your life span and possibly have no affect on cancer.
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Research shows having children makes you more stupid? Posted by Pile (8797 views) [E-Mail link]	[Dubious Research] [Psychology]
A five-year study run by Indiana University�s Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction proves what many in the scientific community have always suspected: having children significantly lowers the IQ of both male and female parents.
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Possible Alien Radio Signal Discovered? Posted by RantMaster (11428 views) [E-Mail link]	[The "Buzz"] [Astronomy]
SETI, the Search for Extra Terrestrials has been analyzing radio signals captured from the sky for many years. It looks like they finally found what experts feel is an extraterrestrial radio signal. UPDATE: Astronomers are now toning down the rhetoric over the importance of this find.
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New Hispanic Uber-Bush created by (political) scientists! Posted by Psychocktail (4122 views) [E-Mail link]	[Science]
UNCOVERED!! Top secret former Monsanto factory in Florida which makes GM mutations of George Bush!! "He's obviously Hispanic, he's an attractive young man, he's articulate and he's a Bush. That's a powerful combination!"
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Asian Firm Develops "Cyber Girlfriend" Posted by Pile (9178 views) [E-Mail link]	[Psychology]
A Hong Kong company has developed a new cell phone application that emulates a "virtual girlfriend" that requires your time, attention and money in return for what can only be characterized as perverse, pathetic, inanimate validation. If you previously thought you weren't paying enough to get attention or respect from your cellular provider, think again!
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New child discipline: "Hot Saucing?" Posted by Pile (9247 views) [E-Mail link]	[Psychology]
Apparently there's a "hot" debate going on regarding the use of hot sauce to punish children. Is it just me, or is this the stupidest thing you've ever heard of? I don't have an issue with the punitive aspect of disciplining children, but hot sauce? Has, "Go get me the belt!" been replaced with, "Go get me the Tabasco?"
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Attention US Citizens: Science is now obsolete Posted by Pile (4374 views) [E-Mail link]	[Science]
You say you have this nifty new pesticide you want to use on your crops? You say it has this unintended side-effect of turning the local wildlife into multi-sexed genetic mutants? You say Europe is banning the stuff? What should you do?
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Lawyer claims to own the sun and wants to charge for its energy Posted by Admin (9829 views) [E-Mail link]	[Astronomy]
In an effort to expose people like Dennis Hope of the "Lunar Embassy" who apparently has been selling people parcels of moon real estate, Scotsman Virgiliu Pop has upped the ante, claiming ownership of the sun. In February 2001, Mr. Nemitz sent NASA an invoice for the parking/storage fee for the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft, that landed on 'his' property.
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Kiwi amateur rocket scientist blows his top Posted by Admin (4216 views) [E-Mail link]	[Science]
Amateur missile builder Bruce Simpson, fed up with his government's foolish attempt to restrict their citizens from trying to create cruise missiles in their backyards, has decided to go freelance and offer his services to the highest bidder. I'm sure nobody else on the planet will be bothered by this and he'll be free to continue his work, which he says is necessary to support his family.
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Montana republican rejects climate change Posted by Admin (4062 views) [E-Mail link]	[Science]
In Alaska, Mayor Edith Vorderstrasse told federal officials, "Our weather pattern is really different. It's not consistent like it used to be." The General Accounting Office found that 184 of 213 Native Alaskan villages face flooding and erosion problems, in what may be the first major sign of U.S. climate change. In London, the British government is hosting a week-long visit by U.S. Representative Wayne Gilchrest and eight Congressional staffers, "to discuss [climate change] in an intimate setting with British policy makers, scientists and business leaders," according to The Hill. British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw earlier told a U.S. audience, "It is critically important that we address the issue of climate change now, and together."
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