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Category Archives: Reblogs
Canadian scientists hopeful under Trudeau administration
I will write about the change of government here in Canada (and its likely impact on science) in a future blog post. But meanwhile, here is a fine summary of what Monday’s election may mean for Canadian science. Why Evolution … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Reblogs, Science Education
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Did humans wipe out the megafauna?
Originally posted on TwilightBeasts:
The wonderful thing about writing for Twilight Beasts is the chance to bring back some truly incredible creatures. Here we are allowed to be taken back to a time when the largest land lizard ever walked…
The Mystery of The Worldwide Hum Phenomenon
I am reblogging this because it is intriguing and I don’t know what to think about it. A worldwide hum? It is not quite worldwide as it seems to other the ears of the wealthy North Americans and Europeans more … Continue reading
Global warming: Science-denying Senator tells scientist Pope to listen to scientists
Originally posted on Primate's Progress:
Pope Francis’ Coat of Arms Well, perhaps not quite a scientist, but Pope Francis really does have, on his CV, a chemistry lab technician’s diploma and related work experience. And Rick Santorum is not…
Posted in Environment, Reblogs, Religion, Science Education
Tagged global warming, Ted Cruz
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Criminalizing Geology
Originally posted on The Grumpy Geophysicist:
Yep, the New York Times notes that, among other odd state laws, that Wyoming has enacted a law that “makes it a crime to take photographs of or make written observations about a piece of…
What happens when a Young Earth Creationist discovers a 60,000,000-year-old fossil?
Originally posted on Primate's Progress:
Nearly perfect fish fossil specimens found in a block of sandstone excavated in the northwest Calgary community of Evanston. Photo by Darla Zelenitsky, University of Calgary Fortunately, Edgar Nernberg of Calgary is a keen…
Posted in Culture, Geology, Reblogs, Religion
Tagged Calgary, Creationism, fossils, Tyrrell Museum
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Finger pointing frustrations
Originally posted on The Grumpy Geophysicist:
Well, the New York Times finally decided to dial in to the ongoing seismic mess in Oklahoma. And while the coverage highlights the potential conflicts of interest and ability of the oil and gas…
Creationism and the Grand Conjectural Canyon
Originally posted on Age of Rocks:
“The writing on the wall” It was a Friday afternoon like any other. Katrina pulled into the driveway promptly at 4:30 PM upon returning from her weekly exercise class and a much needed shopping run. For…
The Geoscientists’ Blind Spot
Originally posted on The Grumpy Geophysicist:
One advantage of looking back at the history of earth science is to recognize patterns that suggest certain biases. Consider, for instance, continental drift. Now this is often portrayed as Wegener right, others stupid…
Posted in Geology, How Geophysics Works, Plate Tectonics, Reblogs
Tagged continental drift, isostasy, Wegener
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The Audacity of Exploration
Originally posted on Write Science:
by Shane L. Larson We are perhaps the most audacious species to ever inhabit the Earth. Our audacity is not defined by our weird physical features (as perhaps defines our cousin the duck-billed platypus), nor…