xkcd show why we should SETI and, maybe, why not
Why I support SETI and why I wonder if it will ever work summed up in one image, but you have to click through to see it. The Search - xkcd.com
Science
The Simon Singh article that caused all the fuss, reproduced here.
In a worldwide campaign released today (29:07:09; 00:01 Aus EST ), The Guardian article originally posted by Simon Singh back in 2008, is to be republished across the world. The edited version has...
Apollo 11, 40 years on
Apollo Capsule at KSC Originally uploaded by RobiNZ I don't remember Apollo 11 as was only two when they landed on the moon. I do remember seeing an Apllo launch and landing on live TV when I was y...
Time for new Math?
I think this is great. * But couldn't get the TED embedded video to work!
Green transport, not a simple as you think
The greenness of transport is subject to debate. Public transport might be better, unless the bus is empty which in peak hours could be half the time. Train can be worse for climate than plane - www.newscientist.com True or false: taking the commuter train across Boston results in
The Edge Annual Question 2009 — What will change everything?
It's The Edge annual question with answers from 151 brilliant minds from actor Alan Alda to physicist Anton Zeilinger . The World Question Center 2009 WHAT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING? "What game-cha...
Out of the darkness
I like this SCIAM video on the challenges faced trying to understand dark energy http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1399191810
The origin of the Homer Simpson
Just brilliant, Darwin would approve.
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
I rarely sleep more than six or seven hours, sometimes less. It was rather reassuring to read the often cited "Eight Hours sleep a night" is probably too long! How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?...
Religion
Sarah Palin: information is not science!
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin demonstrates she doesn't understand the difference between information and science ; Palin brings creationism debate back into the headlines: Scientific American Blog "Tea...
Science
The beauty of Science from Bad Astronomy
I love this quote from Phil Plait's brilliant speech; "No crystal balls, no tarot cards, no horoscopes. Just you, your brain, and your ability to think. Welcome to science. You’re gonna like it...
Science Media Centre New Zealand
Just heard this mentioned on Radio Live , thanks Graeme Hill, and it’s a good thing. Science Media Centre - www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz The SMC is an independent source of expert comment and inf...