Republicans and Likely Voter Polls
Nate Silver provides yet more bad news for Democrats: When screening for “likely voters,” Republican numbers look even better.
Is Academic Publishing BS?
Most academic journal articles are unreadable dreck. So, why are we demanding that more of them be produced?
Obama Science Pledge Falls Flat
Much like his pledge to close Guantanamo within a year, President Obama’s promised deadline to implement a “scientific integrity” program has come and gone.
HIV Treatment: So Far and Yet So Far Away
Despite new breakthroughs, an HIV vaccine is still some ways off. But, my, we’ve come a long way.
The War Against Air Conditioning
What exactly is it about air conditioning that has some people so upset ?
NASA’s New Mission: Muslim Self-Esteem ?
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in an interview that he considered raising Muslim self-esteem about their contributions to science one of the goals of his agency.
Why American Kids Don’t Know History
A lot of Americans don’t know that the US gained its independence from Great Britain. How can this be? Is it a liberal conspiracy?
Scholarship Wants to Be Free
Political science journals, particularly those which exist to provide scholarly insights into matters of public policy, ought to be freely available online.
Blue Fin Tuna, Genetically Altered Salmon and Environmental Progress
“It’s illogical to hunt a species to extinction.” – Spock
Jon Gnarr, Reykjavik Mayor, Joke Candidate
A comedian’s farcical run for mayor of Reykjavik ended in victory. It’s as if Stephen Colbert’s 2008 presidential bid had worked. Or Al Franken got elected to the Senate!
Food Police Declare War On The Happy Meal
The legendary food police are going after Ronald McDonald and his Happy Meals.
