From the “science guy.”
CNN about fires in Colorado. I was just there. It’s the real (bad) deal. Just the start of things climate change-wise.
Sigh.
Category Archives: Science And Society
An Oldie But A Goodie
Hint to the ladies — it’s not all about you.
Exercise
Why it doesn’t help you lose weight.
The notion that eating less and exercising more is part of the medieval thinking that all calories are equal, and it’s just about thermodynamics.
Being Heart Healthy
I’ve never been a coffee drinker — it always seemed like an addiction to me, and I don’t want become one of those people who can’t function in the morning without it. I’d like to see the numbers on this study to determine whether or not it would be worth taking up the habit, given that I chose very bad parents when it comes to heart problems (though my general lifestyle is much different than theirs as well, since I’ve never smoked, and have a much better diet).
If You Thought The Weather Was Bad In DC
…it’s about to get a lot worse.
“Low-Carb” Bread
This really is a big problem for people who are trying to eat paleo or reduced carb. Unfortunately, the food that’s the worst for us tastes damn good.
Want To Win A Thousand Pounds Sterling?
Explain why warm water freezes faster than cold.
Scientific Literacy
How much do we need?
I always get frustrated when people think that science is about knowing scientific “facts,” and not about the process.
Fracking
…cuts carbon more than cap and trade. Don’t tell the watermelons.
High-Speed Rail In California
…is dead.
And what’s hilariously ironic is that it was green on green:
After encountering criticism from environmental groups, Gov. Jerry Brown signaled Wednesday that he plans to withdraw his controversial proposal to protect the California bullet train project from injunctions sought by environmental lawsuits.
The Left’s project is foundering on its own inherent internal contradictions.