Anti-Science San Francisco

Anti-Science San Francisco

Is your cell phone a known carcinogen? Do cell phones give you cancer?  Well, the precautionary principle contends unless you can prove cell phones can't give you cancer, then they are a concern…
The "Clincher"

The "Clincher"

I didn't need to be persuaded that evolution happened. In fact, upon finding out in my teens that there were people that rejected it, I can say that my reaction was one of utter confusion. Why on…
Creativity: To Stifle or To Nurture

Creativity: To Stifle or To Nurture

As a society we tend to fuss about creativity and its role in society.  While there is little doubt that creativity and innovation are immensely important in many endeavors, it is still an open…
Humbolt Squid Fishing Video

Humbolt Squid Fishing Video

If you've ever wondered just what it looks like to go fishing for Humboldt squid, here's one view--a video by Philip Friedman, shot off Long Beach: Of course, it's a bit different fishing for…
Hartley 2 - A Comet With Ocean-Like Water

Hartley 2 - A Comet With Ocean-Like Water

Did comets deliver a significant portion of the Earth's oceans millions of years after the Earth formed?  Some new evidence in Nature lends weight to the idea. Using HiFi, the Heterodyne…