http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/ 12 most recent links. en Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:47:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 Leading evolution educator Ken Miller discusses the controversy surrounding the teaching of evolution in this free DVD. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:41:51 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/12/#rlink-654 Evolutionary DVD – Dec 17, 2008 - Leading evolution educator Ken Miller discusses the controversy surrounding the teaching of evolution in this free DVD.]]> US nanotech plans lack vision, NRC claims. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:15:40 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/12/#rlink-653 American nano – Dec 12, 2008 - US nanotech plans lack vision, NRC claims.]]> This is one species extinction no one will mind happening! Former US President Jimmy Carter's foundation believes Guinea Worm will go the way of Smallpox within two years thanks to scientific efforts to beat this debilitating disease. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:06:56 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/12/#rlink-652 Guinea worm goes extinct – Dec 11, 2008 - This is one species extinction no one will mind happening! Former US President Jimmy Carter's foundation believes Guinea Worm will go the way of Smallpox within two years thanks to scientific efforts to beat this debilitating disease.]]> Dogs get jealous too...like any dog owner didn't know. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:25:31 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/12/#rlink-651 Jealous bitch – December 9, 2008 - Dogs get jealous too...like any dog owner didn't know.]]> An evolutionary "ancestor" of all octopuses still lives in the Southern Ocean, at least a close relative, Megaleledone setebos, can still be found in the icy waters around Antarctica. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:14:57 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/11/#rlink-650 Octopus ancestor still around – Nov 11, 2008 - An evolutionary "ancestor" of all octopuses still lives in the Southern Ocean, at least a close relative, Megaleledone setebos, can still be found in the icy waters around Antarctica.]]> some of the best neuroscience and psychology blog posts from around the blogosphere. This edition includes 20 articles on a variety of interesting topics, including intelligence, belief, neurodegeneration, multi-tasking, memory, grief and consciousness. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:22:28 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/11/#rlink-649 Encephalon at Highlight Health – Nov 10, 2008 - some of the best neuroscience and psychology blog posts from around the blogosphere. This edition includes 20 articles on a variety of interesting topics, including intelligence, belief, neurodegeneration, multi-tasking, memory, grief and consciousness.]]> Obama on science, in his own words, get his take on climate change, energy, transportation, stem cells, endangered species, research funding, genetically modified plants, ocean science, space, the internet Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:48:35 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/11/#rlink-648 Obama on science – Nov 7, 2008 - Obama on science, in his own words, get his take on climate change, energy, transportation, stem cells, endangered species, research funding, genetically modified plants, ocean science, space, the internet]]> The American Institute of Physics is urging President Elect Barack Obama to name his White House science advisor as soon as possible. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:45:57 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/11/#rlink-647 Obama’s Science Advisor – Nov 7, 2008 - The American Institute of Physics is urging President Elect Barack Obama to name his White House science advisor as soon as possible.]]> Engineer and deep-sea explorer Jacques Piccard, has died aged 86. Piccard made many contributions to the development of deep-sea exploration and marine conservation. He'll be best remembered for reaching the bottom of the Challenger Deep, east of the Philippine Islands. At 10,900 metres located in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on the globe. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:17:53 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/11/#rlink-646 Jacques Piccard meets Davy Jones – Nov 6, 2008 - Engineer and deep-sea explorer Jacques Piccard, has died aged 86. Piccard made many contributions to the development of deep-sea exploration and marine conservation. He'll be best remembered for reaching the bottom of the Challenger Deep, east of the Philippine Islands. At 10,900 metres located in the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on the globe.]]> Watch *this* space. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:47:19 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/11/#rlink-645 First Arab science and technology news site – Nov 4, 2008 - Watch *this* space.]]> Don't die of ignorance, that severe heartburn with aching in your jaw and a shooting pain down your arm is probably a heart attack - forget the Peptobismol, call for an ambulance. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:32:20 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/11/#rlink-644 Pink stomach syndrome – Nov 3, 2008 - Don't die of ignorance, that severe heartburn with aching in your jaw and a shooting pain down your arm is probably a heart attack - forget the Peptobismol, call for an ambulance.]]> DATELINE: US election day, 2008. Refrigeration unit from space station will impact earth releasing toxic gas. Chances are it will be in the sea, but this site shows a blue line over my house... Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:15:04 +0000 http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/recent-links/2008/11/#rlink-643 Down to earth ammonia – Nov 3, 2008 - DATELINE: US election day, 2008. Refrigeration unit from space station will impact earth releasing toxic gas. Chances are it will be in the sea, but this site shows a blue line over my house...]]>