Science & Technology
No “Footprint,” No Life
As environmentalism continues to grow in prominence, more and more of us are trying to live a "greener" lifestyle. But…
Averting a Crisis or Causing One?
In early December of 2008, the California State legislature passed a measure that would attempt to decrease the level of…
A Tribute to Darwin
Renowned geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky once said, “Nothing in biology makes sense, except in the light of evolution.” Though remarkable advances…
Death and Carbon Taxes
In the early 1960s, President Kennedy challenged America to make what would be a giant leap for mankind by putting…
Science and Faith: Enemies
Billionaire investor Sir John Templeton passed away last month. A devout Presbyterian, Templeton devoted much of his fortune to the…
Bad Science for Worse Philosophy: The “Ruthlessness” Gene
Hebrew University recently completed a study on the genetic basis for “ruthlessness,” and it’s getting some media coverage.Nature included it…
Defining Life: The Moral Case for Stem Cell Research
In a recent political move, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain voiced his opposition to embryonic stem cell research (ESC). Yet,…
A Little Change Means a Lot
Opponents of embryonic stem cell research often highlight the similarities between babies, fetuses, and embryos, and dismiss the obvious difference…
Scrap Scrabulous
Scrabulous, a virtual knockoff of the board game Scrabble, has become one of the most popular Facebook games. According to…
How Not to Lie with Statistics: The Good, the Bad, and the Average
The formula is painfully familiar— “According to a recent survey by X from the University of Y,” followed by a…