Monthly Archives: September 2015

The Four-Legged Snake and the Bible

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Ron Miksha

Martin Luther said that snakes were once four-legged cuddly creatures of the field. It’s in the Works of Luther, should you wish to read his theory. This summer’s news that a fossil was identified as a “four-legged snake” has a … Continue reading →

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Break-up of the Animals

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Ron Miksha

I just saw this in The Onion. When I lived in Wisconsin some years ago, we considered The Onion to be the state’s finest newspaper. Since then, they got into the digital age and I suppose they dropped the pulp … Continue reading →

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Geosyncline Celebration

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Ron Miksha

Today, September 12, commemorates the 1811 birth of James Hall, Jr., an American geologist (and one of the world’s first paleontologists). Hall was brilliant. But dangerous. And, as often happens in science, his most stunning idea was eventually proven wrong. … Continue reading →

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Finding Oil and Gas where God Dumps Them

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Ron Miksha

Well, here’s a great idea. Sarah Palin has offered to head the Department of Energy when Donald Trump becomes president. “I think a lot about the Department of Energy, because energy is my baby: oil and gas and minerals, those … Continue reading →

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What do We Really Think about Plate Tectonics?

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Ron Miksha

In mid-August, two experts on acid rain published a study. It’s about Wikipedia and how wiki edits reflect some of the social dynamics of the public’s view of science.  The researchers – Adam Wilson and Gene Likens – indicated that … Continue reading →

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