# science    

turkey's evolution woes

Turkey may be moving forward politically and economically, but it's heading backwards on science education.
turkey's evolution woes

# sex    

the pope needs a fact check

A pair of studies shows that not only does abstinence not work, it makes things a lot worse.
the pope needs a fact check

# politics    

the funny thing about nukes

Nuclear weapons are pretty much the only weapons you can't actually use and expect to survive the end result.
the funny thing about nukes

# science    

sorry, it's just not working out…

Why is reconciling science and religion so difficult? Because at their core, they're about two completely different, and opposite, things.
sorry, it's just not working out…

# evolution    

semantic science abuse and you

If you want to understand how science works, you have to understand the connection between a scientific theory and facts.
semantic science abuse and you

# sex    

the scary world of sex

For humans, sex is usually fun and exciting. For insects and arthropods, it's terrifying and all too often fatal...
the scary world of sex

# space    

space exploration, upgraded

We have the technology, the people, and the money. All we need to do is put the plans in motion.
space exploration, upgraded

# evolution    

a reverse look at t. rex

Scientists want to know what forced T. Rex to evolve small forearms. But what if it wasn't anything in particular?
a reverse look at t. rex

# science    

does high iq equal longer life?

Ultimately, there's only so much we can do against death, but having a higher IQ may give you a very, very slight edge...
does high iq equal longer life?

# astrobiology    

going on an alien safari?

If we're seriously going to explore alien worlds, we should really consider dropping that "we come in peace" bit...
going on an alien safari?

# space    

the gee whiz factor won't cut it

Exploring space creates new jobs and helps the economy. Simply going to space for the sake of going, doesn't.
the gee whiz factor won't cut it

# evolution    

and with a lot of false bravado…

A quick dive into a brick wall of stupidity... err... the backwards logic of Ray Comfort.
and with a lot of false bravado…

# science    

an open, one way discussion

Debates are only as good as all the participants' attitudes towards finding a common ground.
an open, one way discussion

# space    

what makes a planet habitable?

There's much more to whether a planet is habitable than its distance from a star...
what makes a planet habitable?

# science    

can we use black holes created in particle colliders to power our homes?

Despite what you were told, particle colliders don't have enough energy to generate micro black holes. But what if they could? Could we plug them into our energy grids?
can we use black holes created in particle colliders to power our homes?

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