Americans are more scientifically literate than Europeans or Japanese, but 70 percent of them cannot understand the New York Times science section, according to a Michigan State University researcher. Are you scientifically literate? Here are some of the questions you should be able to answer:
Provide a correct open-ended definition of a molecule
Provide a [...]
In an advance toward understanding the origin of life on Earth, scientists have shown that parts of the Krebs cycle can run in reverse, producing biomolecules that could jump-start life with only sunlight and a mineral present in the primordial oceans.
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Miller explains why “Intelligent Design” (ID) is not science and why it shouldn’t be taught in public schools in the U.S. Intelligent Design is simply a re-branding of Creationism. What I found funny is that if the definition of science is expanded to include intelligent design, it also would include witchcraft, pyrimid power, [...]
An MIT chemical engineer explains why new technologies could finally make “heat mining” practical nearly anywhere on earth. Cool!
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At humankind’s current rate of growth, it is estimated that by the year 2050, the planet will be host to three billion more people than it is today. Yet at present, over 80% of the planet’s arable land is already in use, which leaves one to wonder how such a large number of people [...]
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An interview done last year with a theoretical physicist in which he talks about how advanced civilizations can become. The answers are surprisingly detailed for something so theoretical
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After work today, I noticed a red swarm by the enterance to the parking garage. When I got home, there were tons of ‘em on the windows and near the doors. Apparently, these multicolored asian lady beetles seek shelter in autum for hibernation. If the air is warm enough (like today was), [...]
China and India are educating so many scientists and engineers that it is all but certain that the United States will lose some of its technological advantage and will suffer difficult economic adjustments, according to a recently published paper.
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An inventor by the name of Thomas Kasmer has created a device to double the gas mileage of conventional cars. Yes, that’s right, conventional gas engines — no hybrids here. Imagine a Ford Expedition that gets 40+ miles per gallon. Needless to say, he has the attention of automakers.
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This is great news. Bring on the stem cell research!
Genetically engineered stem cells can help rats’ severed spinal cords grow back together, according to a study published Tuesday.
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