#popular science


# space    

nasa, you're trying way too hard to be trendy

The world's premiere space agency would like to know if "ur down 2 learn more bout the space-nizzle."
nasa, you're trying way too hard to be trendy

# science    

how the stuff of pseudoscience legend is made

Evolution can explain why you stand upright and have a large brain. It won't explain why you like to watch movies or read books because it doesn't have to.
how the stuff of pseudoscience legend is made

# space    

when nature isn't neat and tidy

It's actually a good thing there's a debate about whether to classify Pluto as a planet or something else.
when nature isn't neat and tidy

# science    

sticking a fork in bloggingheads.tv?

Respectful debates help us learn and improve the public discourse. But there's a catch. Those debates can't be so respectful that they refuse to call out abject nonsense.
sticking a fork in bloggingheads.tv?

# science    

the culture that forgot about science

Lack of scientific literacy in America doesn't have a single culprit. It's widespread, systemic, and cultural.
the culture that forgot about science

# science    

the daily galaxy strikes yet again

The Daily Galaxy spices up last year's barely covered study on how quickly some species of lizards evolve with pseudoscientific jargon.
the daily galaxy strikes yet again

# science    

mooney and kirshenbaum still don't get it

Mooney and Kirshenbaum are back with an op-ed in the Boston Globe to prove they haven't learned anything from the feedback to their book.
mooney and kirshenbaum still don't get it

# science    

blog wars: atheists, science writers and the war of words over scientific literacy

Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum wanted at least some positive feedback on their book. Instead, they started a feud.
blog wars: atheists, science writers and the war of words over scientific literacy

# science    

don't forget to blame a scientist…

Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum blame scientists for public scientific illiteracy. The case study serving as exhibit one? Pluto's demotion from planethood.
don't forget to blame a scientist…

# science    

welcome to opposite world…

All too often people confuse a debate out of pity or common courtesy for equal standing. And all too often, cranks are happy to take advantage of that perception.
welcome to opposite world…

# science    

surprise, surprise! everything is just a theory

How people use the word "theory" when it comes to science shows how badly we teach them about the scientific method.
surprise, surprise! everything is just a theory

# science    

why scientists and rock stars don't mix

Chris Mooney and GQ Magazine want readers to ask "Hey, who's that nerd posing with my favorite rock star?"
why scientists and rock stars don't mix

# science    

why you should honor thy scientists

Whataboutism between science and religion in the media means only one thing: the writers simply don't understand science.
why you should honor thy scientists

# science    

the science news cycle

From P(iled) H(igher and) D(eeper) Comics comes an instructive comic that's sad but true...
the science news cycle

# science    

sci-fi writers, hold your fire

Unfortunately, some of the most popular sci-fi weapons are only impressive because they sound cool...
sci-fi writers, hold your fire

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