Tag: Science
Saturn’s Moon ‘Rhea’ May Have Rings
It’s neat that the planet in our solar system that is known for its rings, may also have the only moon known to be surrounded be them as well. Hmmm….Co-in-ci-de-nce?”New observations by a spacecraft suggest…
Interview with African American astronaut Leland …
Leland Melvin is an astronaut that was on the last shuttle mission STS 122 in 2008. Mr Melvin is also a former NFL player and a chemist.
Melvin because he is a great example of what a education can do for African American children when it’s stressed in the household. He…
HIV/AIDS Education in America (MWV14)
In this episode of MicrobeWorld Video we ask some leading scientists, education specialists, and public health officials about the state of HIV/AIDS education in America and ideas they have to support the teaching of…
They are killing the last wild buffalo herd in Ye…
Since February 11, Yellowstone National Park and the Montana
Department of Livestock have slaughtered 505 of America’s last wild
buffalo. Yellowstone Park Rangers have captured 607 wild buffalo in
the Stephens…
You’d be Surprised Which of the 4000 Chemicals in…
Hydrogen peroxide. Yep, the same chemical we use to disinfect minor cuts, scrapes, and road rash can, when exposed to lung cells, cause cancer. Hydrogen peroxide, a chemical cousin of water (H2O2), is…
Milk, Can it harm you?
Milk Can it harm you? Well Yes, would be the short anther! How ever not because ofTB nor due to expiry dates being over looked.No the problem is one that has not been proven yet, at leastnot a 100%, and since Science iswhat it is, slow and meticulous, it will take some…
Music found to aid stroke recovery
A group of Finnish scientists have observed that music helped victims of stroke recover faster than those who did not listen to music. I wonder what the affects of music are on the brain for those who listen to music…
The past and future of science journalism
Boston is hosting a symposium on the Future of Science Journalism, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Knight science fellowships at MIT.”The event was kicked off by Boyce Rensberger, director of the fellowships programme, looking back at the historical relationship between…
The Greatest Technological Challenges of the Next…
A group of scientists, entrepreneurs, and futurologists (yea, its a real word) presented the greatest technological challenges they foresee in the coming half century to the American Association for the Advancement…
He Cloned Himself!
Interesting story by the man who cloned himself (side note: he was then condemned by the Pope and the President of the US, both within a single week). “I was extremely close with my mother all my life. She was a…
The Family That Walks On All Fours
I saw a fascinating documentary on NOVA a few weeks ago. I was about to turn off my TV when I flipped to PBS and caught a glimpse of full-grown adults walking on their hands and feet. I was hooked – these four people…
Jesus, Judas, and the Dead Sea Scrolls: peddling …
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Romney: religion not a private affair, America founded as Christian nation
D’Souza: Christianity source of democratic institutions and science
National Geographic, Discovery market…
No Faith in Science
I have faith (pun intended) that at some point in his studies, Paul
Davies has held a dictionary in his hands, and possibly even opened it.
These days, it’s even less cumbersome with the advent of online
dictionaries and the added benefit of providing multiple sources…
Weekly Radio Spin: Who’s Agent Orange’s Agent?
Listen to this week’s edition of the “Weekly Radio Spin,”
the Center for Media and Democracy’s audio report on the stories behind
the news. This week, we look at how Canada is selling its Afghan
military mission,…
Microbe Lab
MicrobeWorld visits the Marian Koshland Science Museum for “Microbe Lab,” a free day of activities for the general public. In this episode we interview Erika Shugart, deputy director of the Koshland Museum, about…
