Monthly Archives: September 2016

Links 9/26/16

Posted on September 26, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How thinking about infinity changes kids’ brains on math No, NASA Did Not Just Change Your Zodiac Sign The Difference Between Rationality and Intelligence Miami Herald sues county for records disclosing location of Zika mosquitoes New … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared For The Gish Gallop At Tonight’s Debate

Posted on September 26, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

If there’s one near certainty about tonight’s presidential debate, it’s that Trump will do a whole lot of Gish Galloping because, as we like to note, nothing in conservatism makes sense except in the light of creationism (with apologies to … Continue reading →

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Links 9/25/16

Posted on September 25, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: An American tragedy: why are millions of trees dying across the country? New U.S. Rule to Expand Requirements for Publication of Clinical Trials The man who gave himself away: How discovering an equation for altruism cost … Continue reading →

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Pick-Up Artistry Versus Winning Over Voters

Posted on September 25, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

One of the baffling things to me since the primary season is how inept a subset of Clinton supporters have been at winning over former Sanders supporters and undecideds. Somehow, hectoring possible voters–voters Democrats need–is supposed to convince them to … Continue reading →

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Links 9/24/16

Posted on September 24, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Compounds that select against the tetracycline-resistance efflux pump Pit Bulls Are Chiller Than Chihuahuas (historically, pit bulls were seen as excellent pets for families with small children as they were viewed as friendly and fiercely loyal) … Continue reading →

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At This Point, Testimonials Aren’t Going To Sway Voters

Posted on September 24, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

In which the haplessness of Clinton surrogates continues. I see many stories like this one, “Hillary has spent her life fighting for the rights of Americans with disabilities“, which exemplify the problem most pro-Clinton appeals have. It’s not that this … Continue reading →

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Links 9/23/16

Posted on September 23, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The Detectives Who Never Forget a Face American Whalers Killed Way More Than Just Whales Watch this law professor try to convince a physicist that Greenland’s melt won’t raise seas An Organic Chicken Farm in Georgia … Continue reading →

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President Trump’s First Term Is Nightmare Fuel

Posted on September 23, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

I know there are lots of people who are really unhappy with Clinton, but a Trump administration would be a complete nightmare (boldface mine): But signing executive orders starts the process, and Trump’s advisers are weighing several options for the … Continue reading →

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Links 9/22/16

Posted on September 22, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Teaching parents to talk math with their kids Drug to combat brain-eating amoeba exists — but how to get it to patients? (or we could realize that ‘just-in-time’ supply doesn’t belong in a health care system) … Continue reading →

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Those Lazy College Students

Posted on September 22, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

This might have some bearing on why public higher education should be tuition-free (boldface mine): George Washington University has for years pushed back against the notion that it is a pricey school for rich kids. The school grew its financial … Continue reading →

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