Partial solar eclipse this afternoon. I’ll have one of the best views in the US, if the weather clears. It should be about 45% occlusion in Palm Beach County.

Some researchers are theorizing that the Neanderthals were wiped out by free trade. As John Miller points out:

What does this tell us about anti-globalization protestors?

And now for something completely different: elephant impressionists.

Researchers have recorded two African elephants (Loxodonta africana) that are adept mimics. One does a decent impression of an Asian elephant, and another is, remarkably, a dead ringer for a passing truck. The skilful impressions are far from the traditional grunts of an average African elephant.

Look for them to headline at the Sahara next year.

[Via Geek Press]

She might black out or throw up.

Scientists have discovered that there are differences between men and women. In their genes, no less. Imagine that.

She might black out or throw up.

Scientists have discovered that there are differences between men and women. In their genes, no less. Imagine that.

She might black out or throw up.

Scientists have discovered that there are differences between men and women. In their genes, no less. Imagine that.

Alan Boyles has a tribute to Professor Einstein on what would be (were he still alive) his 126th birthday.

Hans Bethe has died.

He managed to live almost a century, almost exactly the same as Bill Quick’s father.

Through evolution. This is an excellent illustration of the flaws in Behe’s arguments.

Scientists have figured out how a Venus flytrap (a plant) can shut quickly enough to trap insects.