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Toward Greener Biofuels and Greener Cars
For all the excitement, selling the American public on biofuels feels a little like feeding methadone to a heroin addict.
Post on Oct 05, 2009 by Christopher Smallwood
Reconnecting Science, Religion and Health Care
I think that science is fundamentally about information and religion is fundamentally about relationship. The word religion comes from the Latin "to reconnect."
Post on Oct 02, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Genetic Tests: When No Means Maybe (Part 2)
In my last blog post, I showed how the two most powerful ancestry tests, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and Y chromosome, were useless to me in my hunt. Now I want look at the rest of my DNA. So here we go!
Post on Sep 28, 2009 by Dr. Barry Starr
MOON Spells "Water"
Even before NASA's LCROSS spacecraft is set to hit the Moon and hopefully kick up a cloud containing water, evidence for the presence of water on the Moon is mounting.
Post on Sep 25, 2009 by Ben Burress
Under Our Skin—A Look at Lyme Disease
Lyme disease, carried by ticks, has become a politically and medically controversial disease.
Post on Sep 16, 2009 by Cat
Jumpin' Jupiter! Where Did the Galileans Go?
Had Galileo spied the planet Jupiter with his telescope 400 years ago on a night such as a couple of Thursdays ago, would the history of modern astronomy have unfolded any differently?
Post on Sep 11, 2009 by Ben Burress
Science Event Pick: Golden Gate Raptor Observatory’s 25th Anniversary
In celebration of the 25th anniversary, there are a veritable flock of interactive events and talks scheduled over the next month.
Post on Sep 10, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Repeat After Me: Monkeys Have Tails.
If you leave the zoo learning one thing about primates, learn that monkeys have tails and apes do not.
Post on Sep 09, 2009 by Amy Gotliffe
Science Event Pick: The 11th Hour on Climate Change
Check out our latest weekly science event pick from Kishore Hari, founder of the Down to a Science science café series in San Francisco.
Post on Sep 03, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Anti-bacterial Soap: is the Medicine Worse Than the Cure?
Even if you are not handling reptiles daily like we are, you can take action to reduce exposure to toxic anti-microbials.
Post on Sep 02, 2009 by Cat
Top Ten Energy and Water Efficiency Tax Credits and Rebates
It's a good time to get energy efficient at home, what with a down economy and efforts by federal, state and local governments, and utilities to decrease our overall energy use and create a new, more secure, green economy.
Post on Aug 28, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Are Power Towers the Future of Solar Energy?
Southern California's Antelope Valley is famous for its desert blooms of California poppies, but has recently become the home of one of the most aesthetically striking new designs in alternative energy.
Post on Aug 24, 2009 by Christopher Smallwood
Post on Aug 12, 2009 by Amy Gotliffe
Insulate Your &@!*% Attic Hatch, Now!
I didn't intend to write about cursing here, but since I am in this so deep now, then damn it, I may as well connect the topic to some cutting edge scientific research. You got a problem with that?
Post on Aug 07, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Science Event Picks: The Low Carbon Diet, August 9 and 10
Most Americans have room to cut their carbon *food*print by 25%. Not easily done, but luckily we have help in the Bay Area. Check out these 2 upcoming events.
Post on Aug 06, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Why We Will Never See Another Einstein
Getting my DNA tested has got me to thinking about, well, my DNA. And your DNA. And everyone else's DNA too.
Post on Aug 03, 2009 by Dr. Barry Starr
Post on Jul 31, 2009 by Ben Burress
Science Event Pick: Are We Scientifically Illiterate?
See author Chris Mooney discuss his new book "Unscientific America" Monday evening, August 3rd in Santa Clara.
Post on Jul 30, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!
A bed bug infestation in my apartment led to some careful internet research.
Post on Jul 22, 2009 by Cat
Taking the Plunge: Diving Into my DNA
Well, I have finally decided to do it. I have ponied up the money and signed up for 23andMe's DNA test.
Post on Jul 20, 2009 by Dr. Barry Starr
