Michael Lewis recounts his harrowing personal medical journey in Slate. It was difficult for me to read this account without cringing. Then again (without getting too revealing), I know someone very close to me who had a vasectomy and it wasn't as unnerving as the one Lewis describes. Perhaps it was because,…
You know that life is out of balance. If you are looking for a provocative film that allows you to feel this problem, I have a classic video to recommend. I just saw it tonight for the first time: Koyaanisqatsi. The 1982 film was directed by Godfrey Reggio. Ron Fricke…
The new book is geared toward explaining evolution to the American public. Here's a pdf brochure describing the book. The book can also be read online in its entirety here. I read much of the chapter on Creationism. It's clearly written, with helpful illustrations. This looks like a good place…
Mike the Mad Biologist reports on a new report by the Guttmacher Institute. He concludes:
61% of women who have abortions already have children. So much for the 'irresponsible slut' propaganda.
Bush supporters, including some Republican presidential candidates, have been boasting lately that Bush's troop surge in Iraq last year is "working." However, for several reasons, this claim is highly dubious. First, there never were any clear goals stated for the surge, nor was any timetable ever given, so there actually is no…