Science – Page 4 – Delaware Liberal

Suck It, Phyllis Schlafly*

By Unstable Isotope June 2, 200920 Comments

How It Works (from the fabulous xkcd)

First, let me explain the title reference. As most of you know, I am a chemist. As a chemist I am a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Because I Need Some Peace

By Unstable Isotope May 31, 2009

Drifters of the deep from Eugenia Loli-Queru on Vimeo.

Daddy’s Little Girl

By pandora May 20, 200914 Comments

For years we have understood the importance a father plays in girl's life. Now, it seems that having a daughter may return the favor. In remarkable research, the sociologist Rebecca…

A Lethal Mixture: Science and the Radical Right

By nemski April 23, 20093 Comments

Earlier this month Alabama's à la Rob wrote about a new "textbook" for homeschoolers, Facts, Nor Fear: Teaching Children About The Environment. It's really not humorous when non-scientists delve into…

Breaking News from 144 Years Ago: Was Lincoln Dying of Cancer When He Was Shot?

By El Somnambulo April 13, 200917 Comments

The answer is, (a)maybe and (b) scientists now have the technology to find out. But, here's the question raised in this Philadelphia Inquirer article: Should we find out? Here's the…