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If you’re reading these words, you can thank science. Today’s society is flush with examples of how the scientific method pays off, from that ordinary pain medicine sitting in your cabinet to the big ole internet to futuristic vehicles whiz down the highway. For science lovers, it’s a mystery why so many students have to be goaded, coaxed and pushed into studying it. Especially when their lives are surrounded by it (even M&Ms in a candy jar can become science).

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The Origin Of Species: The Musical
Delight Through Logical Misery

The curtains go up. On the Origin of Species, published on 24 November 1859 by Charles Darwin is considered (correctly I would argue) to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. Its original full title was On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life which was later changed around 1872 to the shorter, The Origin of Species. It was perhaps felt that “the preservation of favoured races” sounded dubiously racist when in fact this wasn’t what the title was referring to at all. Of course the last thing anybody would do is falsely co-opt evolutionary theory to promote their own despicable and prejudice agenda. Right? Darwin’s book introduced the scientific theory of natural selection. I am aware of the excellent work of Alfred Russell Wallace and you should definitely watch Bill Bailey’s brilliant TV series on the topic. However I’ve probably got enough work on my hands tenuously claiming that one set of origin

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Guest Post: Why I’m Through with Organic Farming
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Following on from my last guest post, The Insanity of Biotech by biochemist Paul Little, Mike Bendzela is the author of this guest post. These guest posts have been tangentially exploring similar subjects I have in my book, but in different directions; and this post explores organic farming. In S3: Science, Statistics and Skepticism, I lightheartedly tackle the naturalistic fallacy and use some bad (and funny) statistics that purposefully confuse correlation with causation, intending to teach a lesson. As I was writing the book, Mike Bendzela reached out to me with his organic story that sprouts off from that Correlation chapter, and it is a supremely informative read. (A bit long, well worth it, and you’re used to long articles from me anyway.) Why I’m Through with Organic Farming by Mike Bendzela of Dow Farm Enterprise “It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.” - Jesus of Nazareth For twenty-five

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Medicinal fruits … TB cure?
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Terminalia ferdinandiana Gubinge – Terminalia ferdinandiana High Vitamin C containing tasty fruit, large round glabrous leaves (more pics at link) The tree, Terminalia ferdinandiana has the highest Vitamin C content of all known fruits. It is harvested from the wild near Broome by the local indigenous groups, frozen and exported, and used as a supplement in processed food and medicinal products. Small orchards of this tree, locally called Gubinge, are now popping up around the region to cater for it’s projected increased uses. I HOPE THIS PANS OUT: Vitamin C kills drug-resistant TB in lab tests. Posted at 8:01 pm by Glenn Reynolds

News Mash: By whose standard is one considered “attractive”…Great depends on one’s fertility?
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Yes, that post title *points above with a jerking thumb*? I know what you’re thinking: “You have GOT to be kidding me, with that!!!!!” Sad thing is? So not. Cause, well… There is good news for (truly) attractive women. Pffft… As if they needed more (Looking-at-you-Angelina-Jolie-scoring-Brad-Pitt-you-lucky-b*tch-you!): [via DailyMail] Attractive women are more than just a pretty face – they also have less of the hormone cortisol, which is associated with stress, a study shows. Researchers point out that stress can also adversely effect fertility, and suggest one explanation may be that ‘facial attractiveness signals reproductive potential’. Attractive women also carry just the right amount of fat in their bodies – not too much and not too little, according to the research. But, contrary to recent research in men, a strong immune system may not be associated with being beautiful. A study of Latvian women found links between facial at

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News Mash: Be it positive or negative, what you consume directly affects your brain!
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The brain… That 3lbs of goodness, tucked neatly between your ears? Is a lot more sensitive than you could ever imagine. Sensitive to things that are good FOR it… [via NatureWorldNews]Low Calorie Diet Protects Brain Cells ~ By Staff Reporter A new study has found that reducing calories prevents loss of brain cells and slows down cognitive decline. Calorie restriction is known to prevent aging and reducing the risk of mental conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. A diet that has fewer calories activates a key enzyme called Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), which is associated with protection against loss of nerve cells. The study team even found a drug that activates the enzyme and helps the brain retain cognitive abilities. …[Read More] And sensitive to things? That are… Oh, so BAD for it! [via ScienceDaily]Individuals Who Drink Heavily and Smoke May Show ‘Early Aging’ of the Brain — Treatment for alcohol use disorders works best if the patient actively under

Arshadhara – National Conference on Vedic Sciences
Inner Voice of Bharath

We’re very excited with the love and enthusiasm that you guys showed at the Arshadhara Conference. It was only your support and active participation that made the event possible. After the successful completion of the event and the inauguration of our magazine we’re pleased to announce the launch of the second issue of our quarterly magazine – Inner Voice of Bharath. We look forward to your contribution with our humble initiative and invite you all to come join us and work together to bring about a positive change in the society. We’re glad to share that IVB is now an Internationally recognized journal with an authorized International Standard Serial Number (ISSN).

Crown Jakarta Management: Benefits of biomass boiler at showcase environmental farm
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http://figment.com/groups/16215-THE-ENVIRONMENT/discussions/82090 As a multi-faceted 118-acre organic agricultural site, Highfield Farm in Topsham runs not only as a fully functioning farm, but also as an established campsite and well-known local educational facility.   So, when its owners, Ian and Lyndsay Shears, started working towards an even more environmentally friendly agricultural establishment, there were many elements to consider in their long-term plans.   They began their eco-systems by installing 42 PV panels throughout the farm. Having already started to see the huge benefits associated with creating their own electricity, when the time came to replace the old gas-fired boiler, they were already considering the installation of a replacement, environmentally friendly and renewable energy-sourced biomass boiler.   Mr Shears explained: “We’d been considering biomass for a couple of years. We are Soil Association-certified and we installed solar PV panels to cre

Poster for World Turtle Day (May 23)
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Nice reminder, featuring an Eastern Box Tortoise (I think). Image from Conscious Companion.   More: Why did the turtle cross the road? at Conscious Companion – good advice on saving turtles and tortoises  

Bent Spoon Award Nomination – Glenda Mather
Australian Safe Water Letter Archive (ASWLA)

GENRE: Email letter TO: President Bruce, Skeptics qskeptic@uq.net.au AUTHOR: Roy Schrieke, PhD (Chemistry) DATE SENT: Fri, May 24, 2013 at 11:47 AM TITLE: Bent Spoon Award Nomination – Glenda Mather STATUS: Awaiting response(s) UPDATES: Any updates should be posted in the comments section below EXTERNAL LINK: J Colquhuon Why I Changed My Mind About Water Fluoridation 105 to: ”qskeptic@uq.net.au” <qskeptic@uq.net.au> Greetings President Bruce, I was pleased to note your organisation’s acceptance of the nomination of Councillor Mather for the 2013 Bent Spoon Award. This means that you will research the issue meticulously, unbiased and from both sides. It is about time an independent study was made. As a professional research scientist with experience in and a good understanding of fluorine chemistry I have come to the conclusion that fluoridation of public water supplies with the aim of reducing tooth decay in the general public is bad science, bad ethics, bad law

Most Detailed Observations Ever Of The Ring Nebula
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Image credit: NASA, ESA, and C. Robert O’Dell The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced the most detailed observations ever of the Ring Nebula (Messier 57). This image reveals intricate structure only hinted at in previous observations, and has allowed scientists to construct a model of the nebula in 3D — showing the true shape of this striking object. Formed by a star throwing off its outer layers as it runs out of fuel, the Ring Nebula is an archetypal planetary nebula [1]. It is both relatively close to Earth and fairly bright, and so was first recorded in the late 18th century. As is common with astronomical objects, its precise distance is not known, but it is thought to lie just over 2000 light-years from Earth. From Earth’s perspective, the nebula looks roughly elliptical. However, astronomers have combined ground-based data with new observations using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to observe the nebula again, hunting for clues about its structure, evolution, physic

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The Planet of the Red Sand – Part 1
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Mars, the most famous planet among all. This planet is well known to mankind since the very early ages, because it is visible from Earth without the use of any telescope. This means that its power and influence has always been present, and because of its red light it has been named after the latin god of war, Mars. Also, in astrological terms Mars is the main planet of the Aries sign, giving it manly attributes, strenght, a strong personality, and in general being the ideal essence of manliness and virility. But I’m not here to talk about these aspects, but to point out something even more curious. On Mars, many expeditions have tried to find proof that life was present on the surface. This has become one of the main goals of mankind, which has put a lot of effort in finding any vital sign. Nowadays we know that life on Mars was possible, and maybe, is still there. We don’t know what kind of life though: we can suppose to find unicellular microorganisms or nothing more than

My first podcast interview
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For a while now I have been promoting that every one of us have a voice and here is my very first interview.  I am very honored and thankful for the Bar Room Atheist to ask me to come on and share my story and now I am able to share this with all of you, hopefully the beginning of many more. http://barroomatheist.podbean.com/2013/05/23/bra-ep-006-gamma-atheist-presups-suzys-week/ The Bar Room Atheist is apart of the many blogs I recommend in my list above