Monthly Archives: February 2015

Links 2/21/15

Posted on February 21, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Seven myths about scientists debunked Tropical fire ants traveled the world on 16th century ships Museums: The endangered dead What pushes scientists to lie? The disturbing but familiar story of Haruko Obokata A Mosquito Solution (More … Continue reading →

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The Republican War on Universities

Posted on February 21, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

I don’t have much to add to the commentary on the Republican War on Universities in North Carolina and in Wisconsin, except to note that a rightwing assault on what they consider a left-wing bastion was not only predictable, it … Continue reading →

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Once a Nation of Secretaries, Now a Nation of Truck Drivers

Posted on February 21, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Over at NPR, there’s a map with the most common job by U.S. state from 1978 to 2014. What interesting is that, in 1978, we have a geographically diverse workforce: By 1988, secretaries seem to be skyrocketing: Then, from about … Continue reading →

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Links 2/20/15

Posted on February 20, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Who Is Responsible For Antibiotic Resistance? Doing science sitting down, and other thoughts about universal design We don’t need more STEM majors. We need more STEM majors with liberal arts training. “Age and the Trying Out … Continue reading →

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Historically Important Bottles

Posted on February 20, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed in the Peabody Room, Georgetown branch of the D.C. Public Library: I’m not sure why these are historically important, but there’s not much of the original archival material left due to a fire several years ago. Still pretty though.

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Will SCOTUS Force Republican States to Govern With the Rhetoric They Use to Gull the Rubes?

Posted on February 20, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Right now, the Supreme Court (‘SCOTUS’) is weighing a decision to gut some of the ACA (‘Obamacare’) healthcare tax subsidies. What’s staggering is how much this will cost (boldface mine): This provides a way of approximating just how much money … Continue reading →

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Links 2/19/15

Posted on February 19, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How to Fight Superbugs: Start Spending Money 7 questions the Toronto Star must answer about their Gardasil story GMO Spider Venom May Be the Next Viagra Basic personality changes linked to unemployment Nature journals offer double-blind … Continue reading →

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Westminster Park

Posted on February 19, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on Westminster Street, between 9th and 10th, Shaw, D.C.:

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More Not-Good News About CREs

Posted on February 19, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

I’m old enough to remember when we used to say things like, “We are nearing a time when we won’t be able to treat infections with any antibiotic.” Well, this report out of Italy tells us that time has arrived … Continue reading →

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Links 2/18/15

Posted on February 18, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Still Fighting Ebola: A View from Liberia’s Front Line Scott Walker’s High-School Science Teacher Scolds Him for Evolution Dodge (he seems to have a Jindal-like problem) Fans of CrossFit Training Brag About Extra Bulk: Devotees see … Continue reading →

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