Science
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Biology
Here’s my paper, accept it maybe?
I spent last week gearing up for and going to the Stanford Genetics department retreat. It’s an almost universal thing…
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Biology
What makes a tabby cat tabby?
So, this is probably relevant to a few internet interests. A group of researchers have found a gene responsible for…
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Activities
Scientists and Science Fiction Writers…Talking!
Arizona State University, in collaboration with several science fiction authors including Neal Stephenson and Cory Doctorow, is trying to start…
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Biology
Genetics in Game of Thrones: Those Crazy Inbred Targaryens
I wanted to shift gears a little bit and finally stop talking so much about Robert Baratheon. And a lot…
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Biology
Why We Keep Getting Faster
Hey! You may remember me from the posts about genetics in the universe of Game of Thrones. I’m thrilled to…
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Comic
Darryl Cunningham’s Science Tales
When I first set about making comics about science and skepticism, the goal was deceivingly straightforward: Draw comics about science.…
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Mad Quickies
Mad Quickies 6.6
Makezine’s policy on the cat-copter story. {via Steve} The wonderful Gavin Aung Than at Zen Pencils has illustrated the Bad…
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Activities
Bill Nye the Paper Doll Guy
Ok, I admit, that's a terrible headline. But the paper doll isn't so terrible. Color him in, dress him up,…
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