I thought the bloggers of DI might be interested in a short video I recently had a hand in creating and during which I got to see behind the scenes at a sensory laboratory. Chemist Michelle Gallagher, while doing her post-doctoral research at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, became fascinated…
As with many rationalists, I've always assumed that Atheism and Rationalism were intertwined. But recently I conversed with an ardent atheist who believes in reincarnation. Suddenly I realized that Atheism is not commutative: Rationalism generally leads to atheism, but not vice-versa. One can deeply believe that there is no sky-daddy,…
For those of you seeking close-up photos of mosquitoes sucking human blood, this is your lucky day. Really terrific photos here, along with clear commentary. The site is entitled: "The Wild Party: A Diary of Urban Entomology." The site is filled with beautiful photos of insects. Well worth a visit.
As I mentioned in two previous posts (here and here), I recently had the opportunity to attend several of the sessions of the “Future Directions in Genetic Studies” workshop at Washington University in St. Louis. One of the speakers was Carl Craver of Washington University. Craver's talk was titled, "The…
The Onion is at it again, with this detailed account about an idiot who is planning to post an Internet comment. I also enjoyed this Onion offering: Mob Not Angry At Monster, Just Disappointed.