How they corrupt science.
[Update a while later]
Sorry, link is fixed now.
Category Archives: General Science
Newton’s First Law
We’ve been misreading it since he wrote it.
Misogyny
Is it real? John Tierney doesn’t think so.
Human Extinction
It almost happened 800,000 years ago.
Feral Cattle
A long but interesting and well-written article.
A New Ecosystem
Terrestrial life we’ve never seen before.
It seems increasingly likely to me that there is other life in the solar system. I think that ocean moons are the best candidates.
Room-Temperature Superconductors
Plus, more thoughts on actual science from Megan McArdle.
[Afternoon update]
Varda has already replicated the result (presumably in El Segundo). I should go pay them a visit.
[Sunday-afternoon update]
The latest on the story from Ken Chang.
[Bumped]
Life Extension
Is indefinite lifespan just a software problem?
Seems like it to me.
Kombucha
If this study is valid, it looks like an effective treatment to reduce blood glucose.
Evolution In Action
Woman dies from a terrible diet.