# science    

the science terminology abuse top five

Science is full of technical jargon and words with multiple, context-dependent meanings. And purveyors of woo and snake oil are happy to abuse this to line their wallets.
the science terminology abuse top five

# evolution    

when giant monsters roamed the earth…

If you ever wanted to see dinosaurs fighting for their lives and see their anatomy at work, Clash of the Dinosaurs is the show for you.
when giant monsters roamed the earth…

# science    

the curious case of a skeptical bait and switch

If you ask Raymond Tallis, he will start off some very valid critiques about the use of functional MRI to map the brain, and end up regurgitating creationist talking points.
the curious case of a skeptical bait and switch

# science    

the difficult divorce between time and space

Despite what you have been told, general relativity has not yet been overturned, modified, or revolutionized.
the difficult divorce between time and space

# tech    

what wall street can learn from space startups

If we want to guide out future and find our places in it, we need to take risks and dream big. Otherwise, we're doomed to decades of mediocrity.
what wall street can learn from space startups

# science    

when an answer is not an answer at all…

Since Dembski considered it beneath him to answer my design question, someone else tries to take a shot at them.
when an answer is not an answer at all…

# oddities    

the zombie apocalypse gets put on hold again

You might see a lot of headlines featuring the words "military" and "zombies" in your feeds. But don't worry, the undead aren't about to rise from the grave in pursuit of human flesh.
the zombie apocalypse gets put on hold again

# tech    

so much for the three laws of robotics…

While Singularitarians are focused on creating a friendly AI, the first real world artificial intelligence systems are likely to be as unfriendly as possible by design...
so much for the three laws of robotics…

# politics    

theologian tries to feminize atheism. badly.

Theologian Stephen Prothero would be happy to engage atheists. He'd just like them to be attractive ladies his age and type...
theologian tries to feminize atheism. badly.

# oddities    

climategate reporters go into conspiracy mode

A new conspiracy theory is swirling around Climategate which blames Russia for hacking and cherry-picking potentially questionable emails.
climategate reporters go into conspiracy mode

# space    

behold the shape of things to come. hopefully…

Virgin Galactic has unveiled the first prototype of SpaceShipTwo, the vehicle that will take tourists to the edge of space.
behold the shape of things to come. hopefully…

# evolution    

a designer's questions about intelligent design

A few questions for the Great Creationist Information Theory Wizard William Albert Dembski about the design of the human body and genome.
a designer's questions about intelligent design

# science    

deconstructing the god equation

Three internet cranks manage to achieve a truly impressive feat of meaningless numerology. We'll dissect it just for the hell of it.
deconstructing the god equation

# space    

searching for the biggest stars in the cosmos

Astronomers spotted evidence of a very rare event that only happens to the largest and heaviest stars: an antimatter-fueled supernova.
searching for the biggest stars in the cosmos

# health    

anti-vaxers: to insanity and halfway back again

J.B. Handley and the crew at Age of Autism had a disturbing and revolting meltdown this week.
anti-vaxers: to insanity and halfway back again

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