Browsed by
Category: Geeky Tech Science

October Red Lunar Eclipse

October Red Lunar Eclipse

Comments 0 Comment

October Lunar Eclipse October 13, 2004: According to folklore, October’s full moon is called the “Hunter’s Moon” or sometimes the “Blood Moon.” It gets its name from hunters who tracked and killed their prey by autumn moonlight, stockpiling food for the winter ahead. You can picture them: silent figures padding through the forest, the moon overhead, pale as a corpse, its cold light betraying the creatures of the wood. The Blood Moon rises this year on Wednesday, Oct. 27th. At…

Read More Read More

Stem Cell Research

Stem Cell Research

Comments 0 Comment

I’m not sure that I understand all the ehtical issues involved at this point – but I certainly do believe that this research is important enough for there to be a real national debate about it.

Between Science and Religion

Between Science and Religion

Comments 0 Comment

My hubby John and I were talking last night about eugenics and the Victorians – yes, this is the curse/blessing of two intellectuals married to each other.   In fact, it’s easy to demean the Victorians (and others as well of course) for their politically backward views, but they were lacking an understanding which we now have and which makes all the difference.  It occurred to me that there is a social benefit, absolutely dependent on theories of evolution, that you don’t see foregrounded…

Read More Read More

Concerned Scientists Report

Concerned Scientists Report

Comments 0 Comment

The Union of Concerned Scientists has released the report of their investigations into the multiple abuses of science by the Bush administration. "A growing number of scientists, policy makers, and technical specialists both inside and outside the government allege that the Bush administration has suppressed or distorted the scientific analyses of federal agencies to bring these results in line with administration policy. In addition, these experts contend that irregularities in the appointment of scientific advisors and advisory panels are threatening…

Read More Read More