Monthly Archives: April 2011

Tribal

Posted on 26 April 2011 by Henry Gee

Now then: what has this Ma tovu ohalecha Ya’akov, Mish’k’no’techa Yisrael. got to do with this?

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Darth Penguin

Posted on 26 April 2011 by rpg

There are no words.

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Whupping photos in shape for biology journals

Posted on 25 April 2011 by Heather

The last time I purchased a piece of software to edit photographs, it was Photoshop 6 for PC. I had tried version 7, which did the job well, on others’ computers, but version 6 did the job, and did it … Continue reading →

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The Shape of Springs to Come

Posted on 24 April 2011 by KristiV

Dominating the news, at least at the state level, are the multiple large wildfires burning across much of Texas. We’ve had a few small grass fires within the city limits, but the majority of the wildfires are located on remote … Continue reading →

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The Return Of Yet Another Mystery Fish For You To Identify

Posted on 24 April 2011 by Henry Gee

Earlier this evening I was on the beach with a number of people and dogs, the human contingent comprising (apart from myself) Messrs M. P.. W. P. and O.

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Skeletons and Unconscious Bias

Posted on 24 April 2011 by Athene Donald

As scientists we like to believe that we seek and interpret evidence impartially. That has been the accepted position for generations. The reality is of course that we are sometimes influenced, unconsciously or otherwise, by received opinion, ‘experts’ or other … Continue reading →

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“Anne Frank and Me”, Science and Humanity

Posted on 23 April 2011 by Steve Caplan

I cried. Not just a lone tear running down my cheek, but a wet stream that went on and on, long after the actors took their final bows, and my daughter came down from the stage. The scene was the … Continue reading →

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Ceci N’Est Pas Un Homard

Posted on 23 April 2011 by Henry Gee
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Rings of Saturn

Posted on 22 April 2011 by Stephen

It has been a beautifully clear and sunny day – perfect weather for a barbecue. We dined and chatted with our guests as the afternoon turned to dusk and then the stars began to wink in the night sky. After … Continue reading →

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Are left-wingers more creative? Are multi-party systems superior to two-party systems? Do provocative titles attract more readers and comments?

Posted on 21 April 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Let’s see: a Canadian federal election, an electoral reform referendum in the UK, a new opposition leader and talk of an early provincial election in British Columbia, and lots of coverage of the likely US Republican party presidential candidates, all … Continue reading →

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