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Rumor has it that the rain is supposed to stop tomorrow. Let's celebrate with some links. Science: Your disease, your fault How Science Museums Are Promoting Civil Religion-Science Dialogue (I really like the way the Smithsonian's human origins exhibit dealt with religion too) More is better?…
I've hit the green gooey phase in my cold (that's actually a good thing). Yippee!! Let's celebrate with some links. Science: 'Rockstars of Science' hurt the cause of science education How the Republican Party broke up with Science New Obama Scientific Integrity Memo Is Late And Vague Yet another…
Obama has finally gotten around to choosing a replacement for Larry Summers, and named Gene Sperling director of the National Economic Council (why he didn't prioritize this with nearly 10% U3 unemployment is puzzling). This has been controversial since Gene Sperling, like many of Obama's closest…
It's Friday. Celebrate with some links. Science: Danger, Will Robinson? Safety in scientific field work We are exposed to more viruses as we age. In other words, A VIRUS IS MAKIN MAH BABBY FAT! (I can't believe that neither the reviewers nor the authors thought to control for age) How to Take a…

Thank you so much for the link.

I am currently in the process of becoming an UnChristian (it's harder than you think it is!) and Bishop Robinson's piece is just what I needed to read today, so thanks.

I still miss the social events, but damn, what a relief it is not to have to listen to that shit any more.