Most fans of science fiction and comic books just want to enjoy their hobby in peace, or maybe one day don a costume and save the world. But every now and then, a fan turns to the Dark Side instead. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science presents a cogent description of Bush's interference in science. And what Congress can do about it. picked by teresag 2 years ago

Grounded in history and science, True Enough paints a dismal picture of a species with a limitless capacity for self-deception and selective reasoning.
(I believe it) picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

The moral duty of wearing the veil in Islam is an often-discussed topic among Muslim women. However, little has been written about scientific reasons that the veil is beneficial for society. There are, in fact, a number of health benefits that wearing the veil can provide, as well as many behavioral science studies that suggest that the veil is the best attire for women. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

This book originated as a by-product. During my time as the head of the science section of a now-defunct Swiss news magazine, I accumulated a stack of research studies about weird experiments. Unfortunately my editor had no desire to see these in print, because they violated all the basic journalistic criteria : they were utterly inconsequential, hopelessly ancient or both !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... read full post picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

Piercing a Communion wafer with a nail and throwing it in the garbage, as one crusading biologist recently did, does science no favors.

Note: You may have to wait 5 seconds for the "Enter Salon" link picked by siennablue 1 year ago

Classic Science Fiction is as much about plot as it is setting and vehicle concepts. From Batman to Blade Runner, production geniuses have created some of the most memorable modes of transportation for characters to drive (or hover, or fly) around in, literally moving the story along. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Extremely cool science tattoos picked by Hypersapien 2 years ago

Forensic science was not developed by scientists. It was mostly created by cops, who were guided by little more than common sense. And as hundreds of criminal cases begin to unravel, many established forensic practices are coming under fire. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Tony Blair talks to New Scientist magazine about science. He admits that he wasn't particuarly gifted at the subject at school, but that he sees it as vital to the UK. picked by sparky 3 years ago

In the quest for absolute truth and tranquility Buddhist monks incorporated a new discipline into their studies, Science! picked by braveheart 3 years ago

Girls swept a prestigious high school science competition for the first time Monday, winning top prizes of $100,000 scholarships for their work on potential tuberculosis cures and bone growth in zebrafish.
It was the first time girls had ever won the grand prizes in both the team and individual divisions of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology. picked by marli 2 years ago

People typically react very strongly to one death but their emotions fade as the number of victims increase picked by jameseum 3 years ago

Pope Benedict, elaborating his views on evolution for the first time as Pontiff, says science has narrowed the way life's origins are understood and Christians should take a broader approach to the question. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Gardner Dozois' presents the twenty-third volume of The Year's Best Science Fiction, an anthology containing 30 stories from 2005. picked by Jaxomlotus 3 years ago

Science photography contest, winners of 2005. Beautiful galleries. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

A-level students should be paid for passing exams in science and maths, a report recommends. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The Public Library of Science (PLoS) is a nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a public resource. picked by robfouryqr 3 years ago

Escape Pod is a weekly podcast bringing you fun short science fiction and fantasy. You can listen at your computer, on any MP3 player, or subscribe to receive each episode. We pay our authors, but we’re always free to listen. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Scientists planning on "Playing God" in order to re-create the birth of the Universe. picked by Neiako 3 years ago