Monthly Archives: March 2020

Links 3/11/20

Posted on March 11, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The Coronavirus, by the Numbers New Zealand birds show humanlike ability to make predictions On the origin and continuing evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Trump’s coronavirus musings put scientists on edge Tropical forests losing their ability to absorb … Continue reading →

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The Two Types of Scandals

Posted on March 11, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Now that the Democratic primary has settled into a choice between Biden and Sanders, it’s worth thinking about how Republicans are going to attack them. Keep in mind, Republicans are trying to depress Democratic turnout, mostly by discouraging infrequent but … Continue reading →

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Links 3/10/20

Posted on March 10, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How Does the Coronavirus Compare With the Flu? Why Some COVID-19 Cases Are Worse than Others Piled Bodies, Overflowing Morgues: Inside America’s Autopsy Crisis To Take On the Coronavirus, Go Medieval on It SETI@home Search for … Continue reading →

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That Sinking Feeling When People Only Like You for Your Money

Posted on March 10, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

After Bloomberg joined the race, there were reports that some of his campaign workers were taking the money and campaigning for other candidates. Turns out that was pretty widespread (boldface mine): But despite an almost limitless budget, the Bloomberg campaign … Continue reading →

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Links 3/9/20

Posted on March 9, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Lab for coronavirus test kits may have been contaminated CDC hasn’t revealed information to doctors that would help coronavirus patients COVID-19 in 2 Persons with Mild Upper Respiratory Symptoms on a Cruise Ship, Japan No, You … Continue reading →

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A Liberal Is a Conservative Who Has Been Sneezed on

Posted on March 9, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

For those who don’t get the reference (you whippersnappers with your avocado toast!), it refers to the old saw “a conservative is a liberal who has been mugged.” Anyway, it appears some conservatives are loving themselves some ‘socialism‘ (boldface mine): … Continue reading →

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Links 3/8/20

Posted on March 8, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Key Missteps at the CDC Have Set Back Its Ability to Detect the Potential Spread of Coronavirus: The CDC designed a flawed test for COVID-19, then took weeks to figure out a fix so state and … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Questions That Need to Be Asked

Posted on March 8, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

And by asked, Congress is going to have to step in and possibly use its subpoena power. Likewise, journalists, and not the political horse race shitheads, but the professional science reporters, will have to ask hard questions. While the CDC … Continue reading →

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Links 3/7/20

Posted on March 7, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Biotech company Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine is ready for first tests Antibiotic resistance genes from livestock waste: occurrence, dissemination, and treatment New York Is Making Its Own Coronavirus Test After The CDC’s Test Has Repeatedly … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on March 7, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist links: Metro Is Good for Business–When It Runs Austerioeroticism and COVID-19 Are Not a Good Combination The Hidden Change in the Democratic Party Purchasing Pundits Democratic Party Elites Versus Rank-and-File A Modest Proposal to Reduce … Continue reading →

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