Science Matters-Physicists on path of invariance in the universe
Physics is the mother of all the sciences. It strives to describe characteristics of the physical universe with parameters that are unambiguous and measurable. Those measurements can’t depend on who makes them, where or when they are made, the orientation of the measuring apparatus or the thing being measured.
Science Matters-Human harm to climate is clear; why wait to act?
My wife and I recently returned from a vacation in Patagonia. One thing that struck me were the repeated reminders people in this southern South American region gave us to keep covered and apply sunscreen liberally.
Science Matters-Human progress tied to evolution of our brains
The neural circuits and hormones that give rise to the functions of the human brain were optimized for the survival of our ancestors.
Science Matters-Ideas Darwin synthesized brewed for centuries
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was a synthesis of ideas that had been brewing for centuries, indeed millennia, about the origins of and relationships between the organisms inhabiting the planet.
Science Matters-Evolutionary theory grows stronger with age
As all good theories should, the theory of evolution has grown to account for new discoveries.
Science Matters-Ocean currents set stage for world's weather
The world’s ocean currents play a critical role in climate. Those currents are influenced by atmospheric conditions. These interactions between the oceans and atmosphere determine how vital rain and snow are distributed around the globe.
Science Matters-Political pressures twist science to fit agendas
The past two decades have seen ever increasing efforts to distort science in support of one political agenda or another.
Science Matters-Feynman's joy in discovery a lesson for us all
One of the greatest minds and most intriguing personalities of the twentieth century was Richard Feynman.
Science Matters-Feynman's joy in discovery a lesson for us all
One of the greatest minds and most intriguing personalities of the twentieth century was Richard Feynman.
Imported-, Science Matters-What a drag as Olympics gear up
I swim laps at noon several times a week. I enjoy the water, and the gentle exercise is good for my aging joints.Like other old ladies in the pool, I'm no speed demon. Even a bucketful of performance enhancing drugs would not make me slice through the wat
Imported-, Science Matters-Patterns evident in Milky Way, other galaxies
Few things are as awesome as a crystal clear night sky far from city lights.
Imported-, Science Matters-Genes hold keys to diseases, cures
The Human Genome Project, completed in 2003, demonstrated humans have approximately 20,000 genes. How these genes interact with one another and respond to environmental factors goes a long way toward explaining a person's health history.
Imported-, Science Matters-No silver bullet for diverse enemy: cancer
Controlling health care costs is one of the most difficult problems facing society. Because we are often talking about life-and-death decisions for ourselves or our loved ones, we unquestioningly accept that more is better. It is not always the case that
Science Matters-Science valid, even when unpopular
Sadly, science is coming under increasing attack from those who would like the world to be different from what science demonstrates it to be. In doing so, critics attempt to turn one of science's greatest assets into a liability.
Science Matters-SCIENCE MATTERS - Scientific principles explain stability of universe
From the perspective of the very short recorded history of humankind, the world we live in seems pretty stable. Our experience is of a physical existence having constancy and predictability. Why this rather than a universe ruled by wild, chaotic, unpredic
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